PMF was established in Iraq, Iran-backed groups operate within the country, and the US is pressuring Iraq to disarm these militias.
Picking up: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 3 in the last 7 days
Updated 47 minutes ago
The latest in this situation
- Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.
- Popular Mobilization Forces advanced toward Kirkuk disputed territories, sparking fears of attacks on Erbil.
- 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.
How it started
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What happened
PMF was established in Iraq, Iran-backed groups operate within the country, and the US is pressuring Iraq to disarm these militias.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.Sub-event
- Popular Mobilization Forces advanced toward Kirkuk disputed territories, sparking fears of attacks on Erbil.Sub-event
- Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed an investigation into an explosion involving Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.Sub-event
- Iran-aligned groups within Iraq are involved in weapons transfers and setting conditions for a disarmament plan.Sub-event
- Hezbollah is identified as the most influential faction within the PMF, fueled by Iranian destabilization in the region.Sub-event
- 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.Sub-event
PMF orders mandate maximum readiness and modernization in Iraq.1 source
- 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.Sub-event
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PMF targeted as Iran-aligned militants1 source
US presses Iraq to disarm pro-Iran militias while PMF operates in Iraq.1 source
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The entities involved
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Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraqi umbrella organization of militias incorporated into the military forces
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
- Hezbollah and its affiliated Iraqi factions are funneling hundreds of millions of dollars and imposing sanctions via Operation Economic Outcast.
- Coordinating the investigation into suspected terrorist activity, the public prosecutor's office is managing the case after suspects linked to conflict in Iraq were arrested in Germany.