Iraqi forces vow response to alleged U.S. strikes in SyriaJune 20, 2018 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraq’s Kata’eb Hezbollah has vowed to respond to the alleged U.S. airstrikes that killed at least 22 Iraqi paramilitary fighters in southeast Syria this week, Al-Masdar News reports. “The crime of targeting the resistance bases will lead to continued fight against the Zionist regime and the US project,” the group’s statement read, as released by Al-Mayadeen News Agency. Kata’eb Hezbollah said that the purpose of the alleged U.S. airstrikes was to prolong the war against the Islamic State (ISIS) and other terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq. “We will find the real identity of the culprits behind the airstrikes in the next few days and will adopt a position proper to the crimes,” the statement continued. Meanwhile, in a similar statement, the Asa’eb Ahl Al-Haq forces condemned the alleged U.S. airstrikes on the Iraqi paramilitary forces, stressing that it was hindering the fight against terrorism in the region.. “Targeting a base in which the Iraqi forces were deployed as they are fully and legally fighting against the Islamic State in Syria means support for the terrorist groups. The site that came under attack is still prone to infiltration by terrorists in Iraq and is a threat to our national security,” the statement released by Al-Mayadeen said. Asa’eb Ahl Al-Haq added that this is not the first time that the U.S. forces have targeted Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units) in their war against the terrorist forces in both Iraq and Syria. “This is not the first attack against Hashd al-Sha’abi and is aimed at weakening the Iraqi forces against the Takfiri organizations,” it added. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |