U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iraqi Militia Commanders
The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated seven commanders of Iran-aligned Iraqi militia groups, including Kata'ib Hizballah, penalizing them for orchestrating recent attacks against U.S. personnel and assets in the Middle East.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: U.S. Treasury [23]