PMF facilities in Iraq were allegedly used by armed groups, while Iraq seeks economic ties with China and Ammar al-Hakim calls for stability.

The entities involved

• Popular Mobilization Forces →

  Iraqi umbrella organization of militias incorporated into the military forces

  • PMF was established in Iraq, Iran-backed groups operate within the country, and the US is pressuring Iraq to disarm these militias.Sat 21:54
  • Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.Sat 21:54
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • On August 17, 2026, specific food exports were reported, including Neelam and Totapuri mangoes shipped to Maldives, and frozen French fries from Uttarakhand sent to Iraq.16:26
  • Don McCullin documented ongoing conflicts across Beirut, Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, Iraq, and Biafra.15:12
• mainland China →

  geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions

  • Citi supports companies expanding into mainland China, utilizing Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for multinationals.Fri 12:10
  • China is advancing its chip manufacturing capabilities, producing deep UV lithography machines while challenging global dominance.Fri 08:05

Related events

• Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed an investigation into an explosion involving Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.Oct 18
• High-level talks between the Iraqi Prime Minister and the Qatari Amir took place, discussing regional issues and strengthening bilateral ties under the umbrella of an MoU for regional stability.Jul 19
• Trump administration seeks to isolate Iran financially while China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, and UAE suspends trade.Aug 27
• A military base north of Baghdad is involved in operations, with Iraq using US-made tanks and equipment, according to ministry officials.Aug 11
• Iran-backed militias struck in Iraq and an Iranian strike damaged a Kuwaiti firm, prompting a vow from Donald Trump.Jul 30