In a defiant response to recent US sanctions, the Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah militia in Iraq has shrugged off the punitive measures, asserting that their attacks on US and Coalition bases were aimed at "weakening the adversary." The US imposed sanctions on multiple members of Kataeb Hezbollah on Friday, accusing them of involvement in attacks against American and allied forces in Iraq and Syria.

Since early October, a spate of approximately 55 attacks has targeted US and Coalition bases in Iraq and Syria, coinciding with heightened tensions amid the Israel-Hamas hostilities. These attacks have resulted in nearly 60 injuries to military personnel. Washington attributes the assaults to Iran-backed militia groups and has recently carried out its third round of airstrikes on Iran-linked facilities in Syria.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a warning of potential further airstrikes if attacks on US bases in the Middle East persist. The ongoing conflict underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, with Iran-linked militias challenging US presence and influence. The situation remains volatile, with global implications as regional tensions continue to escalate.