In Baghdad, a precision drone strike targeted a vehicle suspected of carrying members of the Iraqi factions, according to Al Jazeera. The attack, which resulted in multiple fatalities, is believed to be part of the US's response and may represent a targeted assassination. The vehicle, linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and specifically to the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, was hit in the Al-Mashtal area, east of Baghdad. At least four people were killed, including a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander and leaders Abu Bakr al-Saadi and Haj Arkhan Aliavi, who were responsible for operations in Syria. The series of explosions prompted emergency services to respond rapidly, with ambulances dispatched to the area amidst reports of successive blasts and smoke rising from multiple locations across the capital. This incident occurs against the backdrop of escalating US-Iran tensions.
An American official told Al Jazeera: We are aware of reports of explosions in Baghdad. https://t.co/EKX4o2Mwyq
NEW: Suspected US airstrike against a vehicle (SUV) in Baghdad, Iraq. As per Iraqi sources, the airstrike targeted leaders of Kataeb Hezbollah, Abu Baqer Al-Saidi and Arkan Al-Aliyawi. https://t.co/cMShOAV1Bj
๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ธโผ๏ธ๐จ BREAKING: US strikes militant leader in Baghdad! According to preliminary reports, senior leaders of the Iraqi Hezbollah brigades (Abu Bakr al-Saadi and Haj Arkhan Aliavi) were targeted by the U.S. strike in Baghdad. https://t.co/1RItiOBOeC
BREAKING: Explosion in Baghdad #Iraq, car targeted amid heightened US-Iran tensions https://t.co/h9wpb6NEmn
The American operation targeted leaders of the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, namely Abu Baqir Al-Saadi and Hajj Arkan Al-Alayaw
BREAKING ๐จ Explosion in Iraqi capital Baghdad amid heightened US-Iran tensions https://t.co/tV8b4oO2P1
#BREAKING: 2 Kataib Hezbollah commanders were killed in an airstrike on a car in Bagdhad - the militia is behind the attack on tower-22 which killed 3 US soldiers https://t.co/iPxsPBVjzl
#UPDATE: Reports two senior Iraqi Hezbollah commanders were among at least 3 killed in the drone attack in Baghdad. https://t.co/R2TBn213vi
Wissam AlSaedi aka Abu Baqer, commander of Kataib Hezbollah drone unit has been killed in the attack, along with Arkan Aliawi, a field commander https://t.co/ibBjwXJOuB https://t.co/wSuel1FM5Z
Report: the airstrike targeted a senior member of the Iraqi #Hezbollah brigades, responsible for the operations of the pro-Iranian militia in Syria https://t.co/wqvPVc50AI
Our correspondent: The attack targeted โAbu Baqir Al-Saadiโ and โArkan Al-Olayawi,โ leaders of the Iraqi โHezbollah Brigades.โ https://t.co/x1me3uHcOF
๐ด#BREAKING Report: 4 killed in a targeted attack on a vehicle belonging to the organization of the Shia militias in the Al-Mashtal area, east of Baghdad https://t.co/TsUD0iPYlB
#UPDATE: Al-Jazeeraโs @alihashem_tv reporting a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander has been killed in the drone strike on a vehicle in Baghdad
โก Iraqi security sources: The attack in Baghdad targeted a vehicle suspected of carrying a figure in the PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces).
Al Arabiya sources: The bombing targeted a leader in the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades responsible for operations in Syria https://t.co/kiaVWbaAS8
Our correspondent: The remnants of the missiles that struck the car are similar to those used in previous assassination incidents in Iraq. https://t.co/iYmVXFRTVB
โ ๏ธ DRONE STRIKE HIT VEHICLE BELONGING TO IRAQ'S POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES IN EASTERN BAGHDAD - SECURITY SOURCES https://t.co/XxjSckNJFW
#BREAKING: Al-Jazeera citing Iraqi security sources report the attack in Baghdad targeted โa vehicle suspected of carrying a figureโ in the Iraqi militias https://t.co/sFjdXv1ge0
Al Arabiya correspondent: 4 people were killed in the car that was targeted in the Al-Mashtal area, east of Baghdad https://t.co/8mw5ye4b8n
The sound of at least two loud blasts in quick succession have been heard in #Iraqโs capital city, #Baghdad, according to Reuters reporters in the city and local news reports. https://t.co/FCKjSjFwX0
Iraqi security sources told Al-Sharq: Reports indicate that the car was targeted by a drone and was carrying a prominent leader in the PMF https://t.co/R12ibAjQ94
#BREAKING: Vehicle hit by drone strikes in Baghdad, multiple people reported dead. Possible targeted assassination in second phase of US response. https://t.co/4KQD4SG2GG
A scene of explosions in eastern Baghdad https://t.co/LorMNTCfz7
Our correspondent: The car that was targeted by precision bombing belongs to the Popular Mobilization Forces. https://t.co/yMPiGWQudv
Iraqi security sources: The bombing in Baghdad targeted a vehicle suspected of carrying a figure in the Iraqi factions. https://t.co/tElW7bCegJ
#BREAKING: Initial: strikes reported on a target in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad according to local media
Iraqi security sources told Al Jazeera: The bombing in Baghdad targeted a vehicle suspected of carrying a figure in the Iraqi factions. https://t.co/EYozUMiqol
Iraqi media reports that a vehicle was targeted in the Al-Mashtal area, east of Baghdad. https://t.co/sHPYpT2EPh
An SUV was reportedly targeted in al-Rusafa in eastern #Baghdad. https://t.co/MkbxTSBwsA https://t.co/A6HG0KVZB3
BREAKING: The sound of at least two loud blasts in quick succession was heard in Iraq's capital, Baghdad. https://t.co/K2HaJvvoP7
Smoke has risen from al-Rasafa area in Baghdad. It is said that at the same time, strong sounds were heard in the capital of Iraq, https://t.co/OAw06spUFS
Huge explosions rock the Baladiyat area east of Baghdad https://t.co/dJ9uxCS0XB
Our correspondent: Ambulances rush to the โBaladiyatโ area, east of the capital, Baghdad, after 3 explosions occurred there. https://t.co/zwXhEBxnPL
3 explosions reported in Baladiyat, east of Baghdad. Smoke poll rising. #Iraq https://t.co/uRbMniTUuk
Our correspondent: 3 explosions rocked the Iraqi capital, Baghdad https://t.co/5tyuS303NY
NEW - 4+ large explosions heard in #Baghdad. Local sources claim airstrikes.
Successive explosions in the capital, Baghdad, without knowing their nature
Four bombings just heard in Baghdad. Social media claiming airstrikes.
โ ๏ธ SOUND OF LOUD BLASTS HEARD IN IRAQ'S BAGHDAD - REUTERS WITNESS