Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)
Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
Iraq's PM heads to Washington to discuss militias, business, and gain Trump's support
Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure
Iranian-backed militias search Iraq for 'Zionist-American' base in show of force - analysis
Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report
Iran’s government has not officially acknowledged the role of these foreign militias.
Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts
It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.
US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war
PMF units reportedly entered Iran last January and assisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the massacre of civilians.
Iranian-backed militias claim 30 killed, wounded in US airstrikes on base
Up to 30 fighters from Iran-backed PMF were reportedly killed or wounded in US airstrikes on their base in Anbar province, Iraq, including operations commander Saad Dawai.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
In Iraq, Iran’s proxy militias open a third front in war against the US and Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Statistics indicate that a determined Iranian and allied campaign is indeed underway in Iraq, making the country a third front in the current war.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq suffer increased losses as airstrikes hit multiple bases
The most recent attacks have targeted a camp of the PMF in Qaim in western Iraq on the border with Syria. Ten members of the group were killed.
Iran targets Kurdistan Region in Iraq, seeks to make it a war zone - analysis
Iran attacks Kurdish groups in Iraq, using militias to strike US forces and neighbors, seeking to turn Iraq into a strategic buffer zone against uprisings in Kurdish areas of Iran.
Iranian-backed militias exploit Syria-SDF clashes to entrench role in Iraq - analysis
The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which are mostly made up of Iranian-backed militias, have now deployed to the border.
