- Muqtada al-Sadr's group is operating within the Iraqi political landscape, while Iran-backed groups are active in the region amid increased US pressure on Baghdad.
- Shia armed groups allied with Tehran and US/Israeli forces launched strikes in Iraq on May 26, 2026.
Iran-backed PMF conducted strikes on Iraqi soil in January 2026.
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What happened
Iran-backed PMF conducted strikes on Iraqi soil in January 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.
- Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities.
- The Iraqi government announced a disarmament plan using the interior ministry, while Iranian guidance supports Shia militias operating in Iraq.
- Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq.
- Security forces are operating in the capital city of Iraq, Baghdad, since June 1, 2026.