Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies

Iran-backed militias are escalating attacks against the US, Israel, and their allies in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, in response to a joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran. These militias, primarily recruited from Iraq's Shia community and directed by Iran's IRGC, have launched attacks from Iraq into Israel, Jordan and Kuwait, targeting US bases and infrastructure. The US and Israel are attempting to degrade the militias' capabilities through airstrikes and special operations. Iraq has become a key battleground in this proxy conflict, though its current leaders are trying to avoid direct involvement. The US is considering mobilizing Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, potentially for operations in Iran. Militias have warned European countries against involvement, threatening their forces in the region.

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