- 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
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