The United States and Iran are at odds over the Gaza war as well as proposals for an American troop withdrawal from Iraq.
Tag: Popular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)
Explosion Damages Iraqi Military Base Used by Iran-backed Armed Group
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.
Iran Vows Revenge at Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Airstrike
The Israeli airstrike this week in Damascus that killed seven Iranian commanders was an unusually harsh blow, and officials say Iran is determined to respond, raising fears of a war.
Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad
The attack, acknowledged by the Pentagon, killed a senior militant leader of an Iran-allied group with ties to the Iraqi government’s security apparatus.
Iraq Is Caught in the Middle as U.S. and Iran Spar on Its Soil
Baghdad condemned American airstrikes on Iranian-controlled militias that have been harrying U.S. operations in Iraq, fearing an escalation.
Airstrike That Killed Suleimani Also Killed Powerful Iraqi Militia Leader
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a lifelong ally of Iran, was the Iraqi deputy commander of the group overseeing militias, and long at odds with the United States.
U.S. Strike in Iraq Kills Qassim Suleimani, Commander of Iranian Forces
Suleimani was planning attacks on Americans across the region, leading to an airstrike in Baghdad, the Pentagon statement said. Iran’s supreme leader called for vengeance.
Protesters Killed and Cleric’s House Bombed in Deepening Iraqi Chaos
It remained unclear who killed a dozen protesters and bombed the home of the antigovernment cleric Moktada al-Sadr remained.
Iraqi Prime Minister Tries to Rein in Militias, and Their Grip on Economy
Adil Abdul Mahdi ordered restrictions on the activities of armed groups, some of them linked to Iran, but enforcement remains a question.
Iraq’s Militias, Accused of Threatening U.S., Pose a Quandary for Iraq
The militias were critical in pushing the Islamic State out of Iraq, but most have refused to disarm. They range from helpful groups to criminal organizations, and some have ties to Iran.