Kataib Hezbollah

Kataib Hezbollah is an Iraqi paramilitary group with close ties to Iran. The organization is currently newsworthy due to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with the US amassing military assets in the region. Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, the leader of Kataib Hezbollah, recently issued a strong warning, stating that any attack on Iran would result in a "total war." This declaration signals the group's willingness to militarily support Iran in the event of a conflict. Given the already volatile political landscape in Iraq, where the selection of a new Prime Minister is causing further divisions, Kataib Hezbollah's stance adds another layer of complexity and raises concerns about potential regional instability. The group's threat is particularly relevant as the US President has warned of ending support for Iraq if a pro-Iran figure is reinstated as Prime Minister.