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Israeli Air Force Intercepts Drones From Iraq Linked to Iranian-Backed Militias

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First reported by N12 · 20 hours ago

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Israeli forces intercepted three drones launched from Iraq, linked to Iranian-backed Shiite militias, marking an escalation in regional tensions. The drones were part of a broader Iranian strategy to pressure Israel amid ongoing conflicts, prompting Israeli warnings to Iraq and preparations for possible retaliation.

01Israeli Air Force intercepted three drones launched from Iraq targeting Israeli airspace.
02Drones linked to pro-Iranian Shiite militias operating in Iraq, not directly Iran or Hezbollah.
03Militias armed and supported by late Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
04Iran authorized militias to attack Israel since November 2023, expanding conflict zones.
05About 90% of drone threats from Iraq were intercepted with U.S. and allied support.
06Israel warned Iraq to control militias or face retaliatory strikes on infrastructure.

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