The US launched a wave of airstrikes at Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq following a brutal attack on American military over the weekend. The strikes targeted three military bases used by the radical Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah and other Iran-affiliated groups. The hit saw the three sites including the headquarters and drone storage facilities being blown up. The strikes targeted facilities in Jurf al-Sakhar, which is south of Baghdad, al-Qaim and another unnamed site in western Iraq. The attack was a retaliation after a ballistic missile ambush at the American Al-Asad airbase on Saturday which left four US military personnel with traumatic brain injuries. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: @thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #TheSun #iran #middleeast
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