An Iraqi security source says a group of US troops have withdrawn from al-Taqaddum Airbase in the country’s western province of Anbar, and moved to Ain al-Assad Air Base.

Iran has censured the recent US military movements in Iraq as a violation of the Arab country’s national sovereignty, raising the alarm that the actions could precipitate insecurity and danger in the entire West Asia region.

The Pentagon is reportedly preparing a strategy to dismantle Kata'ib Hezbollah.

Iraqi security sources say new US troops have been deployed to Ain al-Asad in the western Iraqi province of Anbar amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing for a new escalation.  

An Iraqi lawmaker says the US has fortified security in and around its embassy in Baghdad amid reported plans to target Hashd al-Sha’abi.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Iran is planning to increase the explosive power of its missile warheads while conducting research on boosting their speed.

An Iraqi security source says the US military is planning to build a new base in the western province of Anbar for the deployment of Patriot missile systems.

US forces are said to have intensified air patrols to include all cities and regions in Anbar.

US-led forces have reportedly been moved from a base to the Ain al-Asad air base in the western Iraqi province of Anbar for unknown reasons.

US forces arrest a leader of tribal fighters affiliated to the Iraqi pro-government Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in the province of Anbar.