Iran-backed militias in Iraq have announced plans to intensify attacks on Israel, with leaders from groups like Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba confirming close coordination with Iran. Haidar al-Lami, a senior member of al-Nujaba, told the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar newspaper that these groups are preparing to strike Israeli targets in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government is attempting to avoid further involvement in the conflict, as Iraq balances ties with both the U.S. and Iran. Iraqi leaders recently sought help from Washington and Tehran to contain these militias, but with limited success. According to Axios, Israeli intelligence indicates Iran is preparing to launch attacks from Iraqi territory, potentially before the U.S. election on November 5, using drones and ballistic missiles.
Iraq’s powerful pro-Iran militias, such as Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, have warned the government against pressuring them to stop, pledging to continue operations as long as Israel’s strikes on Gaza and Lebanon persist. Iraqi officials worry that increased militia actions could provoke Israeli retaliation, impacting Iraq’s stability and recent economic growth.
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