24.04.2026 13:53
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, the leader of the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. Washington stated that the group has carried out attacks on civilians and U.S. targets, while claims have emerged that it has increased economic and military pressure on Iraq.
The U.S. State Department announced that up to $10 million will be awarded to those providing information about Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, leader of the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada.
EMPHASIS ON "TERRORIST ORGANIZATION"
In a statement from the department, it was noted that the group, recognized as a "terrorist organization" by the Washington administration, targets civilians in Iraq and has conducted attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities, as well as military bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria.
POLITICAL CONNECTION DRAWS ATTENTION
It was stated that al-Saraji, who has a bounty on his head, is part of the Shia Coordination Framework, which holds a majority in the Iraqi parliament.
U.S. INCREASING PRESSURE ON IRAQ
It was highlighted that the U.S. is intensifying its pressure on Iran-backed militia groups. According to American media, the Washington administration is applying economic and military pressure on Iraq to disband these groups.
In this context, it was claimed that the U.S. has limited the flow of dollars to Iraq and suspended security cooperation programs.
ATTACKS HAD BEEN ON THE AGENDA
Iran-backed armed groups had targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, U.S. facilities at Baghdad Airport, and oil fields operated by foreign companies during the U.S.-Iran tension.