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Israel Online · Oct 5, 2026

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REPORT: U.S. Gives Israel Greater Freedom to Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq The U.S. has reportedly given Israel a green light to operate against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, removing previous operational restrictions on Israeli Air Force activity in Iraqi airspace. The report comes days after U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq, amid growing concern over the activities of Iranian-backed militias there. There has been no public confirmation from Washington or the IDF of the reported authorization.

*REPORT: U.S. Gives Israel Greater Freedom to Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq* The U.S. has reportedly given Israel a green light to operate against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, removing previous operational restrictions on Israeli Air Force activity in Iraqi airspace. The report comes days after U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq, amid growing concern over the activities of Iranian-backed militias there. There has been no public confirmation from Washington or the IDF of the reported authorization.

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