Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed an investigation into an explosion involving Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.
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Updated Oct 18
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What happened
Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed an investigation into an explosion involving Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.
Who's involved
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Part of
PMF was established in Iraq, Iran-backed groups operate within the country, and the US is pressuring Iraq to disarm these militias.Also in this story
- Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.
- Hezbollah is identified as the most influential faction within the PMF, fueled by Iranian destabilization in the region.
- The Iraqi coalition is discussing the integration of the Popular Mobilization Forces into state institutions, including plans to transfer their arsenal to Iran for storage.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces are being integrated into the Iraqi armed forces, while the US and Saudi Arabia conduct airstrikes targeting these Iran-backed bases.
The entities involved
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Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraqi umbrella organization of militias incorporated into the military forces
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Ali Al Zaidi is finalizing his government in Iraq, amid Washington pressuring Baghdad regarding militia leaders.
- Hezbollah and its affiliated Iraqi factions are funneling hundreds of millions of dollars and imposing sanctions via Operation Economic Outcast.
- Zaidi is leading an Iraqi government disarmament effort in Baghdad.
- Ali Al Zaidi and security delegations from Iraq conducted talks in Syria, with Zaidi also assuming control of the intelligence service.