A U.S. airstrike in Iraq killed a commander of a pro-Iran armed group on Wednesday.

Washington:

A U.S. airstrike in Iraq on Wednesday killed a pro-Iran armed group commander involved in an attack on Washington’s troops, the U.S. military said.

The military’s Central Command said on social media that the attack was “in response to attacks targeting U.S. service members” and killed “a Kataeb Hezbollah commander who was directly responsible for planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the area.” “.

“There is currently no indication of collateral damage or civilian casualties,” the statement added.

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