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Kataeb Hezbollah Extends Attack Pause Amid Ongoing Tensions

3/23/2026

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Kataeb Hezbollah (an Iran-backed group) extended its pause on attacks against the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by five more days.
The group said the extension hinges on ending strikes on residential areas in Iraq and Beirut.
They warned of retaliation for any violations and said they would inform a mediator of their response strategy.
Iraq continues to be embroiled in the escalating conflict linked to U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.

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Kataeb Hezbollah (an Iran-backed group) extended its pause on attacks against the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by five more days.
The group said the extension hinges on ending strikes on residential areas in Iraq and Beirut.
They warned of retaliation for any violations and said they would inform a mediator of their response strategy.
Iraq continues to be embroiled in the escalating conflict linked to U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.