Israel National News reports: “Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, has instructed leaders of Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq to refrain from responding to threats from the United States and Israel, Iran International reported on Sunday.

According to the report, Qaani conveyed his directive during a recent visit to Baghdad, urging restraint among Tehran’s regional allies.

Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the same message was also relayed to Yemen’s Houthis through intermediaries in Iraq.

Sources cited by Iran International indicated that Qaani held multiple meetings during his trip, most of them taking place in the Iraqi capital…”