**Summary:** Explosions rocked Baghdad early Saturday morning as two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, resulting in the deaths of two members, including a key figure. This incident marks the first time Iran-backed fighters have been killed in the heart of Baghdad since the onset of the Middle East war on February 28. The strikes come amidst escalating tensions in the region, with the United States also conducting a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island in Iran. Hamas has called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for international intervention to end the ongoing conflict.
In a rare appeal, Hamas urged Iran to avoid targeting neighboring countries while asserting Tehran’s right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. The international community has been called upon to take steps to bring an end to the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East in recent weeks. The strikes on Kataeb Hezbollah in Baghdad and the subsequent response from Hamas underscore the complex web of alliances and conflicts that define the region’s geopolitical landscape.
The United States’ strike on more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island further exacerbates tensions in the region, signaling a continuation of the tit-for-tat escalation between the US and Iran. The situation remains fluid and unpredictable, with the potential for further violence and destabilization looming large.
**Sources:**
1. [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/two-killed-in-strikes-on-iraq-capital-targeting-iran-backed-group-sources)
2. [South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3346576/strikes-iraqi-capital-kill-2-iran-linked-kataeb-hezbollah-members?utm_source=rss_feed)
3. [South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3346608/hamas-calls-iran-avoid-targeting-neighbouring-countries?utm_source=rss_feed)
4. [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-strikes-more-than-90-iranian-military-targets-on-kharg-island-centcom-says)
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