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.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
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.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- PMF forces are stated to be integrated into the Iraqi Armed Forces, and Saad Maan is head of Iraq's Security Media Network.Sub-event
- Joint strikes against Iranian targets are underway, specifically targeting bases in eastern Iraq.Sub-event
PMF integration into Iraqi forces alongside US/Saudi airstrikes on Iran-backed targets.1 source
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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
- 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 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
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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