It remained unclear who killed a dozen protesters and bombed the home of the antigovernment cleric Moktada al-Sadr remained.
Tag: Popular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)
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.
U.S. Pressures Iraq Over Embrace of Militias Linked to Iran
The push against the Iraqi groups by top American officials has fueled tensions between the two nations and within the Trump administration.