#Popular Mobilisation Forces
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PoliticsIraqi Prime Minister Orders Investigation After US Flag Trampled During Militia Parades
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered an investigation after Iran-backed militias trampled the US flag during military parades in Baghdad.
PoliticsIraqi Government Advances Controversial PMF Law Amid US Withdrawal Concerns
Iraq has approved a controversial law to formalise the Popular Mobilisation Forces, drawing criticism from Washington over concerns of growing Iranian influence as US troops conclude their mission.
PoliticsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns of Iraq Fragmentation Amid Disarmament Challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks fragmentation unless its armed factions are placed under state control, highlighting ongoing challenges with Iran-aligned militias.
PoliticsIraq Faces Major Legal Test as Lawyer Files Complaint Against Militia Leader Over 2019 Protest Crackdown
An Iraqi lawyer has filed a legal complaint against militia leader Hadi Al Amiri following his controversial remarks regarding the suppression of the 2019 Tishreen protests.
PoliticsWhy Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq
As the September 30 deadline for American and coalition troops to leave Iraq approaches, experts warn that hasty withdrawal risks empowering Iran-backed militias and undermining regional stability.
PoliticsIraqi Forces Dismantle Drone Workshop in Baghdad Amid Growing Pressure to Curb Militia Attacks
Iraqi authorities have dismantled a major drone-manufacturing workshop in Baghdad amid mounting international and regional pressure to curb attacks by Iran-backed militias.
PoliticsProposed Iraqi PMF Law Threatens State Sovereignty and Deepens Iran-Backed Militia Influence
A proposed Iraqi law aiming to institutionalize the Popular Mobilisation Forces as a permanent security body has sparked concerns over state sovereignty and rising tensions with the US.
PoliticsHigh-Level Iraqi Security Officials Visit Riyadh to Defuse Drone Attack Tensions
A high-level Iraqi security delegation has traveled to Saudi Arabia for talks aimed at easing tensions over cross-border drone attacks and enhancing bilateral security co-operation.