One of Iran’s proxy commanders killed in southern Iraq

Kataib Hezbollah, one of the main and most powerful proxy groups of the Iranian regime in the region, reported the death of one of its commanders in southern Iraq.

In a statement, the group confirmed that Ali Hussein al-Fraiji, who joined the group two decades ago, was killed on March 4 as a result of a bombardment by U.S. and Israeli forces.

According to Agence France-Presse, citing two sources close to the group, a vehicle carrying three Kataib Hezbollah members near the group’s main base in southern Iraq was struck.

Last week, two days before the U.S. and Israeli military operation against the Iranian regime began, Kataib Hezbollah reportedly told its members that in the event of an attack on Iran, they should be prepared for a long and exhausting war.

The group also stated that in the case of a U.S. attack, Kataib Hezbollah would “most likely” enter the war in defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to AFP, the Jufr al-Nasr base, belonging to Kataib Hezbollah and located 60 kilometers southwest of Baghdad, was reportedly the “first target” struck by U.S. and Israeli forces.

By Khaqan Isayev