Kataib Hezbollah security official says resistance groups would join any new war against Iran

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Abu Mjahid al-Asaf, the security official of Kataib Hezbollah, said the group's resistance factions would join immediately and decisively if a new war were launched against Iran, describing the position as a faith-based decision that leaves no room for negotiation. In remarks reported by regional outlets, al-Asaf said the resistance factions are closely monitoring regional developments and expressed support for the position of Yemen's Houthi movement. He did not provide operational details or specify a timeframe for any response. Al-Asaf also criticized Gulf states' posture toward regional events, saying that the suppression of Ahl al-Bayt followers in Gulf countries would not go unanswered. The remarks come amid heightened sectarian rhetoric across parts of the Middle East. Separately, al-Asaf called for the continuation of anti-corruption efforts in Iraq, saying such measures should cover all state institutions and be kept free of political calculations. No further details on the corruption proceedings or the specific institutions targeted were provided. It remained unclear whether al-Asaf's comments reflected an official position of Kataib Hezbollah's broader leadership or the views of its security apparatus alone.