update: Moments ago US Central Command denied that the United States was involved in the reported airstrikes on Iraqi paramilitary positions south of Baghdad.
New: @CENTCOM isn’t aware of **any** strikes tonight in #Iraq per @Reuters. https://t.co/CbeMDYCDlf
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) January 19, 2021
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In what could be the start of a last-minute ‘counter Iran’ military operation which many have anticipated during President Trump’s final days in office, a major air assault on Iran-backed paramilitary units southwest of Baghdad is being reported in regional media.
“Casualties reported after airstrikes hit Iraqi forces’ positions in Jurf al-Sakhr, Babil province,” Iran’s PressTV reports.
Militia sources have told regional media the attack was conducted by US-F-16 jets. However, it remains that little information has been verified.
The area is known for hosting the headquarters for Iran-backed Iraqi paramilitary units.
Social media accounts linked to Shia militias reported fatalities in “US airstrikes” near Jurf al-Sakhr.
Iran-affiliated Sabreen News claims that 6 Iraqi soldiers have been killed. #Iraq #Iran— Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) January 18, 2021
Gulf-based Al-Arabiya reports the following:
Multiple explosions were heard south of Iraq’s capital overnight Monday in what reports suggest may have been US airstrikes on Iran-backed militias.
The Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) have not yet responded to a request for comment.
Though unconfirmed, militia as well as Iranian state sources are saying that at least 6 Iraqi soldiers have been killed.
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