PMF Says at Least 20 Members Killed in U.S.-Saudi Strikes in Iraq
· 55 views
BAGHDAD (Terror Monitor) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said at least 20 of its members were killed and 32 others wounded in overnight joint U.S. and Saudi airstrikes targeting its positions in Iraq.
In a statement, the group said the casualty figures were based on preliminary assessments and could change as rescue and assessment efforts continue.
Earlier, both the United States and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out a joint operation targeting positions of Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq.
The Popular Mobilization Forces is an umbrella organization of predominantly Shiite militias and paramilitary groups in Iraq. According to BBC Persian, the PMF has close ties to Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, and Tehran considers it a key component of its regional network of allied groups, commonly referred to as the "Axis of Resistance."
Related Articles
At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Russian Airstrikes Across Ukraine
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine, striking multiple regions including Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to speed up air defense support as Russian bombardments continue to intensify.
U.S. Strikes on Iran Begin, Explosions Reported Across Southern Regions
The U.S. military has announced operations against Iran following attacks on American forces, while Iranian media reported explosions across southern regions, including Qeshm, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas. The developments come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli Military Says Gaza Mosque Strike Targeted Hamas Weapons Cache
The Israeli military says it struck the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza because it was allegedly being used by Hamas as a weapons storage site. The mosque, located near a camp for displaced Palestinians, caught fire in the strike, while residents searched the rubble for injured survivors. Israel said civilians had been warned before the attack.
Trump Vows Strong Response to Iranian Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed a strong response to Iran following attacks on American military bases in Jordan, saying Tehran "will be hit hard." The renewed strikes come after a temporary ceasefire collapsed, with both Washington and Tehran resuming military operations across the region.