{"id":1173,"date":"2026-03-26T03:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2026-03-26T03:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:34:20","slug":"iraqi-armed-group-claims-23-attacks-on-u-s-bases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/?p=1173","title":{"rendered":"Iraqi Armed Group Claims 23 Attacks on U.S. Bases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surge in assaults highlights escalating tensions as Iran-linked militias intensify pressure on American forces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-1536x875.png 1536w, https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-191-2048x1166.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-says-it-will-temporarily-suspend-attacks-us-embassy-with-2026-03-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reuters<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for carrying out 23 attacks targeting U.S. military bases, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities against American forces in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to statements released by the group, the \u0633\u0644\u0633\u0644\u0629 of attacks involved rockets, drones, and other forms of indirect fire aimed at bases hosting U.S. troops across Iraq. The claims come amid a broader wave of regional instability linked to rising tensions involving Iran and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While U.S. officials have not confirmed all 23 attacks, defense sources acknowledge an increase in attempted strikes on military installations in recent days. Many of these attacks have reportedly been intercepted or caused limited damage due to defensive measures, though the frequency of incidents has raised serious security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The armed group behind the claims is believed to be part of a network of Iran-aligned militias operating within Iraq. These groups have historically targeted U.S. forces, particularly during periods of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several bases hosting U.S. personnel, including facilities near Baghdad and in western Iraq, have been placed on high alert. Air defense systems have been actively engaged to counter incoming threats, while additional security measures have been implemented to protect \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0648\u0627\u062a and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military analysts note that the claim of 23 attacks\u2014whether fully verified or not\u2014signals an attempt to demonstrate capability and \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0645\u0631\u0627\u0631 pressure on U.S. forces. Even unsuccessful attacks can strain defenses, disrupt operations, and increase the risk of miscalculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The escalation also reflects the broader regional dynamic, where proxy groups play a key role in extending the reach of larger geopolitical conflicts. Iraq, in particular, has become a central theater for such activities due to the presence of both U.S. forces and Iran-backed militias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iraqi government faces a delicate situation, balancing its \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0642\u0627\u062a with the United States while managing internal security challenges posed by armed groups operating within its borders. Officials have repeatedly called for restraint and respect for national sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a strategic perspective, continued attacks on U.S. bases could provoke retaliatory action, further escalating the conflict. The risk of direct confrontation between U.S. forces and Iran-linked groups remains a major concern for regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International observers have warned that the growing number of attacks could widen the conflict beyond its current scope, potentially drawing in additional actors and increasing the \u062e\u0637\u0631 of a prolonged regional crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, the claim of 23 attacks on U.S. bases by an Iraqi armed group underscores the intensifying pressure on American forces in the region. As tensions continue to rise, the situation remains highly volatile, with the potential for further escalation in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surge in assaults highlights escalating tensions as Iran-linked militias intensify pressure on American forces An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for carrying out 23&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,6],"tags":[3585,3587,3584,3581,3590,3586,3582,3588,3583,3589],"class_list":["post-1173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs","category-world","tag-23-attacks-us-bases-iraq","tag-breaking-news-iraq-us-military","tag-drone-rocket-attacks-us-bases-iraq","tag-iran-backed-groups-iraq-attacks","tag-iraq-security-crisis-us-forces","tag-iraqi-militia-attacks-us-bases-2026","tag-middle-east-conflict-escalation-iraq","tag-regional-war-escalation-2026","tag-us-iran-tensions-iraq-militias","tag-us-military-bases-targeted-iraq"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1173"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1175,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173\/revisions\/1175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thriveimmunityus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}