The United States carried out its fourth round of retaliatory airstrikes against militants with alleged ties to Iran in Iraq. This response follows a series of attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria by these groups, numbering over 60 incidents since mid-October. The recent airstrikes specifically targeted two locations in Iraq linked to Kataib Hezbollah, involving a command and control node and an operations center. The U.S. characterizes these actions as self-defense in the face of perceived aggression supported by Iran. The situation remains tense, with the U.S. signaling a commitment to holding Iran accountable and expressing readiness to take further measures to ensure the safety of American forces.