US Kills Commander in Baghdad Linked to Deadly Jordan Strike

Published on February 7, 2024

The United States is engaging in military strikes in Baghdad against targets it claims are responsible for an attack in Jordan that left three American service members dead. An evening strike killed a commander associated with the Kata’ib Hezbollah terror group, according to a statement drafted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and shared with The Epoch Times. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a unilateral strike in Iraq in response to the attacks on U.S. service members, killing a Kata’ib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region,” the statement said....