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Biden Administration Warns Iraq of Potential Israeli Strikes if Iranian Attacks Continue; Kataib Sarkha al-Quds Threatens Missile and Drone Strikes

Nov 5, 2024, 09:29 PM

The Biden administration has issued a warning to the Iraqi government regarding the potential for Iranian-backed militias to launch missile and drone strikes against U.S. forces and Israel. This warning follows threats from Kataib Sarkha al-Quds, an Iranian-backed paramilitary group in Iraq, which stated that any attacks on its forces would provoke retaliation. U.S. officials indicated that if Iraq fails to prevent such attacks from its territory, it could face Israeli strikes. The situation has escalated, with U.S. officials emphasizing the need for Iraq to act to avoid further conflict, as Iranian militias in Iraq are poised to target U.S. military bases if attacked. The warnings come amid heightened tensions in the region, with U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria being particularly at risk.