In a bold and decisive move, President Biden has ordered military strikes on the militant group known as Kataib Hezbollah. The group, backed by Iran, faced the wrath of the United States as strikes were carried out on Monday night in Iraq, at 8:45 PM Eastern Time. This action was in retaliation for a drone attack that targeted U.S. forces hours earlier at the Erbil Air Base located in northern Iraq. According to the Defense Secretary, three service members were injured in the attack, with one being in critical condition.
U.S. Central Command has reported that the strikes likely resulted in the death of a number of militants. The solemn images captured today depict the funeral of a fallen Kataib Hezbollah member. However, it is important to note that Iraq's government has strongly condemned these U.S. strikes, labeling them as 'hostile acts that are unacceptable.'
