What happens to the Iran-backed, Iraqi militias now?
Caught Between Loyalty, Collapse, and Chaos After Khamenei's Assassination
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in coordinated United States-Israeli strikes has thrust Iran-backed Iraqi militias into their most critical test yet, caught between a collapsing patron and the pressure to prove their loyalty through violence.
Within hours of Khamenei’s assassination on February 28, these militias fulfilled their threats, launching 16 drone attacks against American bases while simultaneously absorbing retaliatory strikes that killed at least six militia fighters. This has confirmed Iraq’s transformation into a frontline battleground in the escalating regional conflict.
Here’s what is going on.
