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U.S. airstrike kills leader of Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad

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January 5, 2024

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An American airstrike killed the leader of an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad. A senior U.S. defense official called it a “precision strike” on his vehicle. Iraq is furious, saying the assassination breaks agreements it had with Washington. NBC News’ Keir Simmons has the latest on the tensions.

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