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The Iran-Backed Militias: Context and Ties
The militias involved in recent attacks are part of the so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella term for various Iran-supported groups operating within Iraq and Syria. Following a large-scale missile assault on al-Assad Airbase earlier in the month, US officials confirmed that Katai Bah played a central role, orchestrating the attack in response to ongoing US operations against Iranian proxies.