Iraqi fighters told to prepare for a long war with U.S. An Iran-backed Iraqi militia has issued a direct warning to Washington, saying American forces would face severe consequences if the United States launches strikes on Iran. The group, Kataeb Hezbollah, declared that its fighters are preparing for a prolonged regional conflict and could intervene […] The post Iraqi fighters told to prepare for a long war with U.S. first appeared on The Zambian Observer .