Tension increases in Iraq: Iran-backed groups deny attacks on American targets, demand for withdrawal intensifies

Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups have publicly denied any involvement in the recent attacks. However, these groups 19 July 2026 Reiterated its threat to target US interests and demanded a complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. This situation became more serious when 18th July An American soldier died in Iraq.

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A series of attacks and counter-attacks

An American soldier was killed during a drone strike in northern Iraq, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). One-way attack drone Was connected to. After this incident, America carried out air strikes on Iran’s surveillance and missile storage sites. In response, Iran fired missiles towards US allies like Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain. Jordan’s Aqaba Airport American soldiers also suffered losses in the attack.

Iraqi government and future plans

Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi Has pledged to bring all weapons under government control. between America and Iraq 14 July 2026 An agreement has been reached, under which 30 September 2026 By 2020, American forces have to withdraw from Iraq. The Prime Minister has made it clear that after September no group will be allowed to possess weapons. The US has also warned that it will not cooperate with any government that supports groups linked to terrorism. At the same time, the Prime Minister of Iraq 7 banks Welcomed a financial agreement with the US Treasury Department for the rehabilitation of.