Iran-backed militia leader killed in strike in Iraq
Published Date: 1/4/2024
Source: MSNBC
An Iran-backed militia leader and two others were killed in a Baghdad airstrike, with Iranian officials quick to point the finger at Israel. This incident adds to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, including a recent deadly attack in Iran that killed at least 84 people at event honoring Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, who was taken out in US drone strike. Amidst these events, Iran has vowed revenge, while the identity of the perpetrators remains uncertain. Following this report, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Soleimani ceremony attack.  » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner who brings her breadth of reporting experience to MSNBC primetime. Watch “Alex Wagner Tonight” Tuesday through Friday at 9pm Eastern. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: https://www.msnbc.com/ Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter: https://link.msnbc.com/join/5ck/msnbc-daily-signup Find MSNBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msnbc/ Follow MSNBC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSNBC Follow MSNBC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnbc #Iraq #Iran #MiddleEast