Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades Pledge to Continue Militant Activities

The Iraqi militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah has committed to continuing its jihadist activities, adding to pressure on Iraq's government. The announcement comes as Baghdad faces mounting demands from the United States to disarm Iran-backed militia factions operating within Iraqi territory. Kata'ib Hezbollah is one of several Iran-aligned armed groups that have operated in Iraq since the 2003 U.S. invasion, formally incorporated into Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces but maintaining independent command structures and loyalty to Tehran. The group's pledge to maintain militant operations complicates Baghdad's efforts to balance relations between Washington and Tehran while managing security within its borders.