US says seeks to ‘dismantle’ pro-Iran Iraqi groups amid lucrative reward offers

"We have spoken clearly to what is needed to dismantle the Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and advance the U.S.-Iraq relationship," a US State Department spokesperson told The New Region.

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US offers $10m reward for information on Iraqi pro-Iran militia leader

"[Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada] members have killed Iraqi civilians and attacked US diplomatic facilities in Iraq, as well as attacking US military bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria," said the US State Department.

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US offers up to $3m for information about attacks on diplomatic facilities in Iraq

US diplomatic facilities in the Erbil and Baghdad have been repeatedly targeted by Iran and pro-Iran militias operating in Iraq.

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Washington extends condolences to Sulaimani flood victims

The floods left at least four people dead and dozens more injured or missing.

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US cautions against threats after pro-Iran group threatens envoy

“We condemn any threats against US personnel,” the State Department told The New Region, adding that Washington “constantly monitors and evaluates threat information and adjusts our security and operating postures accordingly.” 

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US Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Iraq, to open new Erbil consulate

"In Iraq, the Deputy Secretary will meet with Iraqi officials, tour US diplomatic facilities, and inaugurate the new Consulate General in Erbil," said the US State Department.

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US urges prompt disarmament of Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups

“The United States has and will continue to speak plainly to the urgency of disarming and dismantling Iran-backed militias that undermine Iraq’s sovereignty, threaten Americans and Iraqis, and pilfer Iraqi resources for Iran,” the State Department told The New Region. 

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US urges prompt disarmament of Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups

“The United States has and will continue to speak plainly to the urgency of disarming and dismantling Iran-backed militias that undermine Iraq’s sovereignty, threaten Americans and Iraqis, and pilfer Iraqi resources for Iran,” the State Department told The New Region. 

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US approves possible $100m communications tech sale to Iraq

“The proposed sale will improve Iraq’s critical command-and-control capabilities, bolstering its defense against regional threats. This strengthens Iraq's ability to protect its borders, energy infrastructure, and residents, while advancing US security interests. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces,” the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.

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