Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah Issues Second Warning to Kurdistan Region Over U.S. Cooperation

Peregraf — The Iran-aligned armed group Kata'ib Hezbollah has issued a second warning within a week to the Kurdistan Region, cautioning against any cooperation with the United States amid rising regional tensions.

In a newly released statement, the group’s Operations Command warned the Kurdistan Regional Government of what it described as serious consequences if it continues "cooperation and agreements with hostile foreign forces." The statement stressed that such actions could "jeopardize the security and future of the Region."

The warning comes as fears of a broader conflict grow, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. While diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly ongoing with signs of progress, military preparations on the ground appear to be intensifying.

Kata’ib Hezbollah also called on its fighters to prepare for what it described as a potentially "exhausting war" against U.S. forces. The group warned that any conflict initiated by Washington could turn into a prolonged confrontation, resulting in "massive losses that can neither be controlled nor compensated."

Three days prior, senior figure Abu Ali al-Askari claimed that U.S. military planning to target Iran begins in Syria and extends through the Kurdistan Region via what he described as an emerging land corridor. He urged Kurdish authorities to "act wisely" and avoid involvement in any military actions against Iran.

In its latest statement, the group characterized recent U.S. troop movements and military mobilization as a "dangerous escalation," reinforcing its call for readiness among its members.

The repeated warnings highlight growing pressure on the Kurdistan Region as geopolitical tensions deepen, raising concerns that it could be drawn into a wider regional confrontation.