- ISIS overran territory in Iraq while the region faced conflict with Iranian factions and a US Consulate was targeted.
- Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.
Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.Sub-event
PMF supported by Iran fights IS in Iraqi cities.1 source
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The entities involved
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- PMF was established in Iraq, Iran-backed groups operate within the country, and the US is pressuring Iraq to disarm these militias.
- 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 Iraqi coalition is discussing the integration of the Popular Mobilization Forces into state institutions, including plans to transfer their arsenal to Iran for storage.
- Iran rejected joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, amid renewed fighting and PMF status updates in Iraq.
- Iran-aligned groups within Iraq are involved in weapons transfers and setting conditions for a disarmament plan.