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Escalation in Iraq: Four Fighters Killed in Strike - Germany Withdraws Diplomats

Published March 10, 2026, 09:17
Escalation in Iraq: Four Fighters Killed in Strike - Germany Withdraws Diplomats

Four fighters from a pro-Iranian armed group in Iraq were killed in a nighttime strike, which the Imam Ali Brigades attribute to the US Air Force. Germany has announced the temporary withdrawal of its diplomatic staff from Iraq due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. These attacks follow a series of attacks by pro-Iranian armed groups against US military positions. Germany condemned Iran's attacks and called for their immediate cessation, while its Foreign Minister spoke with his American counterpart about the situation.