Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.
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What happened
Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.
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
- Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed an investigation into an explosion involving Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.
- Iran-aligned groups within Iraq are involved in weapons transfers and setting conditions for a disarmament plan.
- 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 entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraqi umbrella organization of militias incorporated into the military forces
Related events
- Iranian-sponsored militia operates in Iraqi targets.
- Iran-backed militias struck in Iraq and an Iranian strike damaged a Kuwaiti firm, prompting a vow from Donald Trump.
- Iraq poses a strategic challenge to Israeli security interests.
- In 2020, American troops fought Islamic State in Iraq while Iran launched missiles at an Iraqi air base.
- Iran-backed militias are reported to be operating within Iraq.