US Offers $10M Bounty on Iran-Aligned Militia Leader in Iraq
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- •The US Department of State officially announced the $10 million bounty on May 5, 2026.
- •Akram Abbas al-Kabi leads Harakat Hezbollah Al Nujaba, a militia group aligned with Iran operating in Iraq.
- •The US accuses al-Kabi of orchestrating attacks against US forces and destabilizing Iraq.
- •The bounty aims to gather actionable intelligence from the public or allied forces to capture al-Kabi.
- •Harakat Hezbollah Al Nujaba has been involved in multiple conflicts in Iraq since its formation.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Iraqi authorities cooperate with the US to act on the bounty Akram Abbas al-Kabi could be captured or neutralized, reducing militia threats to US personnel and improving Iraq-US security cooperation.
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MEArab Times (Kuwait)US announces $10m bounty on Iraq-based Iran-aligned militia leader Akram Abbas al-KabiMEMiddle East MonitorUS offers $10M reward for information on leader of Iran-aligned militia groupMEThe National (UAE)US offers $10m reward for information on head of Harakat Hezbollah Al Nujaba