Militant groups in Iraq have issued a stark ultimatum to the United States amid mounting tensions, demanding the withdrawal of American troops from the country by week’s end. Failaq al-Waad al-Sadiq, led by Sheikh Mohammed al-Tamimi, the organization’s secretary general, relayed the warning through reported comments quoted by a regional newspaper.
Speaking on behalf of the group, al-Tamimi indicated that if a settlement could not be reached, American forces would depart Iraq and the administration in Washington would face strong chiding. The statements emphasized a readiness to pressure the U.S. to leave, signaling a potential escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn international attention.
The general secretary asserted that his faction possesses a mix of modern weaponry, including long-range missiles and what he described as sophisticated, autonomous drones designed for precision strikes. The claim underscored the shifting capabilities of some Iraqi militias and their commitment to leveraging new technologies in their operations.
Earlier incidents saw Shiite militia units aligned with a broader Iraqi resistance network launch a rocket attack against the airport at Harrab al-Jair, a location known for hosting U.S. troops. The strike highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities and the persistent risk of targetable assets within reach of hostile groups in the region.
There have been prior allegations regardingU.S. actions in neighboring conflicts, including reported raids connected to the Syrian theater. Those exchanges have contributed to a broader atmosphere of confrontation and caution among international observers monitoring the region’s volatile security dynamic.