Published 06:23 IST, January 24th 2024
US Unleashes Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq, Austin Calls the Attack 'Necessary'
Amid the brewing tensions in the Middle East, the United States unleashed lethal airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias operating in Iraq on Tuesday.
![Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington,](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/blob-169988899139716_9.webp)
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06:23 IST, January 24th 2024