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US drone attack kills senior leader of Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad

Iraqis gather at the site of a burned vehicle targeted by a U.S. drone strike in east Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Title: U.S. Drone Strike in Baghdad Sparks Outrage in Iraq, Calls for Withdrawal

Introduction: In a recent development, a U.S. drone attack on a car in a residential area of Baghdad has resulted in the killing of a senior leader of the Iranian-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah. The targeted individual was allegedly responsible for orchestrating an attack in Jordan, which claimed the lives of three American troops. This incident has brought about strong reactions from the Iraqi government, military, and public, leading to renewed calls for the termination of the United States' military presence in Iraq. Surprisingly, there are still 2,500 American troops stationed in the country.

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