US kills Kataib Hezbollah leader in drone strike in Iraq. The pro-Iran militia command had been directly involved in attacks against US forces, according to Central Command.

The coup coincides with Secretary of State Antony Blinken's fifth visit to the region since the war in the Strip began. The attack occurred at 9:30 a.m. Baghdad time, says the Central Command statement, which ensures that so far "there are no indications of collateral damage or civilian casualties" The U.S. has also carried out airstrikes against Houthi guerrilla positions in Yemen, also backed by Iran.