Iran-Backed Militant Group Behind Attacks On US Troops Says Its Suspending Operations Ahead Of...

One of the largest Iran-backed militant groups behind attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria in recent months suspended operations, the group said in a statement Tuesday, according to media reports.

On Monday, the Pentagon said an attack on Sunday that killed U.S. troops for the first time bore the “fingerprints” of Kataib Hezbollah, but U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was still assessing the incident. Kataib Hezbollah said Tuesday it would stop military and security activities aimed at U.S. troops, Reuters reported, as the U.S. is preparing what appears to be a sweeping response to the deaths of U.S. military personnel.