Large Criminal Activity
Iran‑backed militias launch 23 drone and missile attacks in Iraq
Iraqi paramilitary factions aligned with Iran claim 23 coordinated drone and missile attacks targeting US and allied bases in Iraq over the past 24 hours, escalating regional tensions.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella network of Iranian‑backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah, stated it carried out 23 separate operations using dozens of drones and missiles against what it calls "enemy bases" in Iraq and the region over the last day. The group did not specify exact locations but has previously focussed on US military facilities and associated infrastructure. The surge in attacks comes amid a broader regional escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February, with Iranian‑backed forces in Iraq stepping up asymmetric attacks against foreign forces. Regional security analysts warn that continued drone and missile strikes risk inflaming hostilities in an already fragile security environment.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Herir, Erbil and other US military sites in Iraq
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 21:50 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 21:50 UTC
- Source
- Anadolu Agency
- Connected threats
- Not provided