Iran-aligned groups within Iraq are involved in weapons transfers and setting conditions for a disarmament plan.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
Iran-aligned groups within Iraq are involved in weapons transfers and setting conditions for a disarmament plan.
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.
- Popular Mobilization Forces advanced toward Kirkuk disputed territories, sparking fears of attacks on Erbil.
- 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
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- Iran-backed PMF acquired Chinese-made air-defense systems and deployed them in eastern Baghdad.
- US military presence and mission against Islamic State fighters conclude in Iraq.