A pro-Iranian militia called Saraya Awliyaa Al-Dam has reportedly claimed responsibility for an attack on US military bases located in Erbil, northern Iraq. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions and unrest in the region, particularly after the confirmation of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which has galvanized a segment of the Iranian population into action.

In Baghdad, following Khamenei’s death, hundreds of pro-Iranian demonstrators have gathered outside the fortified Green Zone, where the US Embassy is situated. Eyewitness accounts detail attempts by the protesters to breach security barriers surrounding this area as frustrations and emotions run high. Security forces have been deployed to manage the situation, which has reportedly involved throwing stones and the use of tear gas against demonstrators.

The deadliest incident involving the militia underscores the ongoing conflict and strain between the US and Iran, as well as Iranian influence in Iraq. The response from various factions in Iraq following Khamenei's death may further complicate the security situation in the region, signaling potential escalations in violence and unrest that could impact US interests and operations in Iraq.