Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US Airstrikes in Iraq Kill Senior PMF Commander, New Iran Security Chief Is Former IRGC, and More
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Mar 25, 2026 U.S. airstrikes in Iraq killed senior militia fighters, heightening regional tensions. Plans to occupy southern Lebanon and reports of civilian casualties and evacuations are discussed. Iran named a former IRGC commander to a top security post after a high-profile killing. Massive civilian damage in Iran and controversial arms and troop movements across the Middle East are highlighted.
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Israel Plans Full Occupation South Of Litani River
- Israel's defense minister announced plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, expanding military control and displacing civilians.
- DeCamp highlights mass evacuation orders, heavy bombing, and at least 1,039 Lebanese killed in recent weeks.
Iran Appoints Hardline Former IRGC Commander
- Iran appointed former IRGC commander Mohammed Bakr Zulkadr as national security chief after Israel killed Ali Larijani, signaling a harder line in Tehran.
- DeCamp contrasts Larijani's diplomacy tilt with Zulkadr's IRGC background and likely reduced openness to U.S. talks.
Mass Civilian Damage Reported In Iran From Strikes
- Iranian Red Crescent reports over 82,000 civilian units damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes, with more than 1,450 civilian deaths tallied by NGOs.
- DeCamp lists damaged infrastructure: homes, schools, hospitals, IRCS centers, helicopters, vehicles, and ambulances.