Iraq: The government is escalating the conflict with Kataib Hezbollah, say informed sources.
Kataib Hezbollah gained influence at the Iraqi border crossings after they were recaptured from ISIS in 2018. The Islamic resistance in Iraq then tried to expand its influence in the crossings, but the attempt was thwarted. The government also thwarted an attempt by Kataib Hezbollah to expand its influence within the Iraqi intelligence agencies.