Overview
- Iraqi factions under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq said they launched 16 drone attacks after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, without detailing all targets.
- Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed drone strikes on U.S.-linked facilities at Erbil International Airport on Sunday and later on Baghdad’s airport area on Monday, with no confirmed casualties reported.
- Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states, while unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran-aligned militia positions in Iraq, including Jurf al-Nasr and sites tied to Asaib Ahl al-Haq.
- The Houthis declared full solidarity with Tehran, staged mass rallies and pledged readiness, yet issued no official order to resume attacks, as anonymous officials told media such operations were being prepared.
- Analysts report Iraqi groups with government posts are showing restraint to protect political gains, whereas ideologically driven factions like Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba signal a willingness to escalate.