PM
Popular Mobilization Forces
The Popular Mobilization Forces, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), is an Iranian-backed paramilitary umbrella group that operates within Iraq. Although formally and legally part of the Iraqi Armed Forces and reporting directly to the prime minister, PMF leaders act independently from state control, and in practice, answer to the supreme leader of Iran.
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🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-08
Arrests in Baghdad
US confirms release of journalist Shelly Kittleson from Iraqi militia
🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-06
Arrests in Baghdad
Hezbollah releases U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, ends Baghdad hostage crisis
🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-06
Air/drone strike in Zarkazawa
Airstrike in northern Iraq kills two amid attacks near Erbil
🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-04
Air/drone strike in Al Qaim
Strike kills Iraqi fighter near Syria border
🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-04
Air/drone strike in Al-Qa'im
Second airstrike hits Popular Mobilization Forces base in western Iraq
🇮🇶IRQ
conflict · 2026-04-04
Air/drone strike in Mosul
Air strike targets Iraqi paramilitary headquarters in Mosul
🇮🇶IRQ
cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Make public statement in Baghdad
U.S. Embassy warns Americans to leave Iraq amid Iranian attack risk
🇮🇶IRQ
cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Threaten to boycott or sanction in Baghdad
U.S. warns Iranian-backed militias may target Americans in Iraq