Shia armed groups allied with Tehran and US/Israeli forces launched strikes in Iraq on May 26, 2026.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
Shia armed groups allied with Tehran and US/Israeli forces launched strikes in Iraq on May 26, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran-backed PMF conducted strikes on Iraqi soil in January 2026.Sub-event
- Tehran built up a regional Shiite network in Iraq, with Baghdad serving as the administrative hub.Sub-event
US and Israeli strikes spilled over into Iraq, where Tehran-allied Shia groups also launched strikes.1 source
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