US Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Intensify Tensions, Spark Calls for Troop Withdrawal

Following a series of US airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed militias, Iraqi officials and public sentiment demand the withdrawal of US forces, citing sovereignty violations and destabilization.

• The US conducted airstrikes in Iraq, killing a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander, in retaliation for attacks on US forces, sparking Iraqi condemnation of sovereignty violations.
• Iraqi officials and the public express growing anger and calls for the withdrawal of US troops, highlighting the country's enhanced capabilities in combating terrorism.
• US officials defend the airstrikes as necessary for protecting US forces and signal no immediate plans for troop withdrawal, despite Iraqi demands.
• The airstrikes have targeted over 85 locations linked to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, in response to attacks on US forces and allies.
• Tensions between the US and Iranian-backed militias escalate, with both sides indicating a reluctance for direct confrontation but no clear path to de-escalation.

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