Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)

Update US carries out strike in Iraq as regional tensions worsen

US carries out strike in Iraq as regional tensions worsen

  • The 150,000-strong Popular Mobilization Forces, a state-sanctioned grouping of Iraqi paramilitaries, is dominated by heavily armed and battle-hardened groups loyal to Iran and with close ties to its Revolutionary Guards
  • The officials added that the strike targeted militants that the US deemed were looking to launch drones and posed a threat to US and coalition forces
By Reuters ·