Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have publicly declared their support for Iran in the event of a conflict with the United States, with groups such as Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba issuing threats against American and Israeli forces in the region. Leaders of these militias, including Akram al-Kaabi, have condemned what they describe as repeated violations of Iraqi sovereignty and foreign interference, particularly in relation to US opposition to certain Iraqi political figures. The statements were echoed by other groups close to Iran, such as Kataib Hezbollah and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, all warning that any military action against Iran would provoke widespread retaliation across West Asia. These developments highlight the potential for Iraq to become a key battleground if tensions escalate between Iran and the United States, despite the ongoing withdrawal of American forces from the country.