Kataib Hezbollah
Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis
Now Iraq appears to be backtracking on the deadline for placing militia weapons under state control.
Canadian politicians call to immediately list Kataib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity
Iraqi PM Zaidi condemns US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias
Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader Mideast conflict - analysis
US offers $10 million for information about three Iraqi militia leaders
On April 24, the United States also offered a $10m. reward for Hishim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, known as Abu Ala al-Walai, the head of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, an Iraqi paramilitary group.
Why the US is standing up to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq - analysis
The US-Iran talks are now tied to wider regional issues. For instance, Iran wanted a ceasefire in Lebanon. The US wants to see Iranian support for proxies ended.
Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report
Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.
US Treasury goes after Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Several days ago, the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program announced a $10 million reward for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, the leader of the militia Kataib Hezbollah.
US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Middle East news site Al-Monitor said Kittleson was a US freelance journalist based in Rome who had covered several wars in the region and had contributed articles to the outlet.
Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis
Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.
Fanning flames of war, Iran appears to activate Gulf terror cells as conflict expands - analysis
Iran may be turning to local groups and terrorist cells to fan the flames of war in the region.
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior member and militia spokesperson, who frequently criticized the US and Israel, while not confirming the cause of his death.
