Iraqi Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, a member of the Iran-led axis of resistance, on Tuesday denied any involvement in the recent attack on the Ain al-Asad base in Anbar, which injured five American soldiers.

Abbas al-Zaidi, a leader within the faction, emphasized in a televised interview that no Islamic group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Zaidi noted that resistance efforts in Iraq are not limited to Islamic factions, highlighting the involvement of secular and nationalist movements. 

He stated that various resistance factions have emerged, driven by diverse religious, nationalist, and ideological motivations, especially in light of the recent developments in Gaza.

Regarding ongoing negotiations for US troop withdrawal, Zaidi mentioned that the faction, led by Abu Alaa al-Wala’i, has given the Iraqi government an opportunity to facilitate the exit of American forces. 

He acknowledged progress from the government's discussions with the global coalition, including the coalition's announcement of its impending withdrawal from several Iraqi bases.

Zaidi also addressed warnings about the resurgence of ISIS, attributing them to the United States rather than Iraqi security forces. He suggested these warnings might be a tactic to justify continued US presence in Iraq.

Commenting on the situation in Gaza and Iran's response, Zaidi asserted the faction's independence from Iran, stating, “we are not guns for hire; our cause is a free humanitarian one." 

He emphasized the faction's coordination with various global entities opposing US and Israeli actions, underscoring their unique decision-making autonomy.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq on Monday, injuring at least five U.S. military personnel. 

The group, calling themselves "The Revolutionaries”, launched the attack from Anbar’s Haditha district and vowed to continue until US troops leave Iraq.

The Pentagon labeled the incident a "serious escalation" amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This follows a U.S. strike in Babil province last Tuesday, which killed four, including a Yemeni expert and three Kataib Hezbollah members testing new drones.

Ain al-Asad base, often targeted by Iranian-backed militias, underscores the volatile security situation in Iraq and the broader region.