In the wake of Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali al-Tabtabai’s martyrdom in an Israeli airstrike, Iraq's resistance groups have held the U.S. responsible for enabling Israeli aggression in the region.

Why it matters:
The martyrdom of a senior Hezbollah commander at the hands of the Israeli Zionist regime has heightened tensions in the region, highlighting the complex dynamics of U.S. support for Israeli aggressions. This development has fueled calls for greater resistance and solidarity from Arab and Islamic nations to counter the Israeli regime’s continued aggressions.

The big picture:
Israel’s recent airstrike on southern Beirut, which led to the martyrdom of al-Tabtabai and his comrades, is part of a larger pattern of the Israeli regime's aggression aimed at Hezbollah and its allies. This incident has once again drawn attention to the U.S.'s role as a key supporter of the Israeli regime, which many see as the driving force behind the escalation of violence in the region.

What they are saying:
Iraqi resistance groups, including Kata’ib Hezbollah and the al-Nujaba Movement, have accused the U.S. of being the main enabler of Israeli crimes. They argue that without U.S. support, such acts of aggression by the Israeli regime would be possible.  These groups also emphasize that these attacks are part of a broader Israeli strategy to destabilize the region and eliminate resistance movements like Hezbollah.

Key points:

  • Iraqi resistance groups have issued statements blaming the U.S. for its role in supporting Israeli actions.
  • The Israeli airstrike on a residential building in southern Beirut led to the martyrdom of al-Tabtabai.
  • These groups believe that U.S. support enables Israeli military actions in the region.
  • The al-Nujaba Movement has expressed support for Hezbollah and Lebanon, highlighting the need for resistance to Israeli attempts to destabilize the country.

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M.Majdi - ahmad shirzadian