A powerful militia leader in Iraq warned all US interests in the region, particularly in Iraq, would be targeted if Washington supported any Israeli military operation against Lebanon. There are fears of a rapid expansion of the Israel-Gaza war into Lebanon as the conflict, in its ninth month now, is on the brink of spilling across the border. “Recently, we have noticed leaks indicating that the usurping Israeli entity intends to expand its operations by attacking beloved Lebanon and the mujahideen in Hezbollah,” said Qais Al Khazali, leader of Iran-backed Asa’ib Ahl Al Haq, in a televised speech broadcast.
