17.03.2026 00:54
It has been announced that Abu Ali Askari, who is said to be the spokesperson and security chief of the Shiite militia group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, was killed in a U.S. attack.
It has been announced that Abu Ali Askari, who is said to be the spokesperson and security chief of the Iran-backed Shia militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq, has been killed.
WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE ORGANIZATION
Kata'ib Hezbollah Commander Abu Hussein Muhammedavi announced in a written statement that Askari has been killed. However, the statement did not provide details on where and how the attack took place.
CLAIM OF US ATTACK
Some news reports in the Iraqi press claimed that Abu Ali Askari lost his life as a result of an attack carried out by the US. However, there has not yet been an official confirmation regarding these claims.
Experts warn that targeting militia groups in Iraq could increase the risk of conflict in the region.