BREAKING NEWS Newsrael News Desk MAR 17, 2026
BREAKING: Abu Ali al-Askari, No. 2 in Kataib Hezbollah, eliminated in Iraq
Abu Ali al-Askari, the second-in-command of the Iran-backed terrorist organization Kataib Hezbollah, has been eliminated in a targeted operation in Iraq, according to emerging regional reports.
Al-Askari was considered one of the most influential figures in the organization, which is closely aligned with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has been responsible for numerous attacks against US and coalition forces as well as regional targets.
His elimination could have significant implications for the leadership structure and operational capabilities of the group.
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