US Strike Kills Commander in Baghdad Linked to Deadly Jordan Strike

‘We will not hesitate to hold responsible all those who threaten our forces’ safety,’ a statement from the US military read.

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

The United States is engaging in military strikes in Baghdad against targets it claims are responsible for an attack in Jordan that left three American service members dead.

An evening strike killed a commander associated with the Kata’ib Hezbollah terror group, according to a statement drafted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and shared with The Epoch Times.