#Kataib Hezbollah
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PoliticsIraqi PM Cracks Down on Militia Influence: Mosul Airport Contracts Canceled
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered the cancellation of three contracts at Mosul International Airport, citing alleged links to armed groups and challenging the influence of Iran-backed militias. The decision aims to transfer control of airport services to international companies, asserting state authority over facilities and revenue.
PoliticsIranian Terror Mastermind Allegedly Orchestrating Attacks from Behind Bars
An Iranian operative accused of orchestrating numerous anti-Semitic attacks is reportedly continuing to plot assaults from behind bars, using coded messages and directing funds for further operations. US authorities believe Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi is using prison calls to incite attacks and oversee propaganda.
PoliticsIran Flags Expanded Militia Role in Iraq Following US Military Exit
Iran's Quds Force commander Brig Gen Esmail Qaani stated that the US withdrawal from Iraq paves the way for Tehran-backed militias to expand their influence, despite Iraqi efforts to bring armed groups under state control.
PoliticsIraq Confident in Disarming Iran-Backed Militias by June 2027 Amid Regional Security Shifts
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated that Iraq is confident in meeting a June 2027 deadline to disarm Iran-backed militias and integrate them into state security forces.
PoliticsKataib Hezbollah Rejects Militia Disarmament Deal Following US Troop Departure from Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah has denied reaching a disarmament agreement with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi following the withdrawal of US troops. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government has pledged to take serious steps to disarm non-state armed groups and secure the nation's sovereignty.
PoliticsIraqi PM Adviser Clarifies No Fixed Deadline Set for Militia Disarmament Committee
A senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has clarified that there is no fixed deadline for the committee tasked with disarming Iran-backed militias, creating uncertainty around a previously discussed September 30 target.
PoliticsIraqi Court Jails Kataib Hezbollah Militiaman for 15 Years Over Kidnapping of US Journalist Shelly Kittleson
An Iraqi court has sentenced a Kataib Hezbollah militiaman to 15 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist Shelly Rene Kittleson, marking a significant step as Baghdad seeks to assert control over armed groups.
PoliticsWhy Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq
As the September 30 deadline for American and coalition troops to leave Iraq approaches, experts warn that hasty withdrawal risks empowering Iran-backed militias and undermining regional stability.
PoliticsFour Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers
Four people have been arrested in Baghdad following clashes that left two police officers dead during an operation in the Dora area, highlighting ongoing tensions over illegal housing and state efforts to disarm militias.