Iraqi PMU commemorate 8th anniversary with revelation of new weaponry

The PMU was formed in 2014 after Iraqi cleric Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Sistani called on all Iraqis to volunteer to fight with the Iraqi army against ISIS militants who had nearly taken over the entire country

Al-Sadr mobilizes hundreds of thousands in Baghdad, calls for PMU dissolution

The mass mobilization took place despite the absence of Al-Sadr, as officials fear the show of strength could disrupt ongoing attempts to form a government

Iraq’s PMU targets ISIS positions in northern Iraq

The Popular Mobilization Units continue their fight against the remnants of ISIS

Turkish drones target PMU forces in northern Iraq: Report

Tension has heightened between Baghdad and Ankara, as Turkey continuously violates Iraqi sovereignty in its campaign against the PKK

Iraqi resistance refuses to disarm until full US withdrawal: PMU chief

Despite the Iraqi parliament approving a law in 2020 to end the permission for US troops to be stationed on Iraqi soil, it has yet to be practically implemented

Young family of PMU commander gunned down in Baghdad home

The attack by an unidentified gunman took place at dawn and was not reported by official sources until later in the afternoon

No deal reached between Iraq’s main political leader and pro-PMU parties: Report

Despite the political deadlock, leaders from the Coordination Framework described their meeting with Muqtada al-Sadr as "positive and responsible"

Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr calls for PMU to disband, says he intends to form a ‘national majority government’

The apparent winner of last month's disputed parliamentary elections says that the PMU defeat "should not end or disrupt democracy"

PMU convoy reportedly hit by US airstrikes near the Iraq-Syria border

In response, US officials have denied carrying out airstrikes in the region on 14 September

PMU commander lauds Iran’s IRGC, says model should be replicated in Iraq

Commander Al-Fayyadh says the PMU "owes its existence" to the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani

Iraqi PMU commander assassinated in Saladin province

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the commander's vehicle

Iraq’s PMU forces begin operation against ISIS near border with Iran

Operation comes one day after ISIS targeted a funeral procession

PMU leader says Israel and US were behind Najaf drone strike

The attack on the Hashd al-Shaabi military base came on 26 July

US choppers spotted transferring ISIS fighters across Iraq: PMU Commander

Allegations about US transporting ISIS fighters have now been raised in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Sadrists and CF supporters set for counter-marches in Baghdad

Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr earlier this week issued an ultimatum to judicial authorities to dissolve parliament by next week

Iran denies involvement in alleged assassination plot against Bolton and Pompeo

US prosecutors have accused an Iranian national of trying to have Bolton and Pompeo killed for their role in the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani

Thousands of Sadrists gather for mass prayer in Baghdad’s Green Zone

The mass prayer was seen by some in Iraq as a show of power and influence by the leading Shia cleric, who has continuously rejected dialogue and prolonged Iraq’s political impasse

Muqtada al-Sadr calls for early elections and disbandment of parliament

A leader within the Coordination Framework has seconded Al-Sadr's call for anticipated elections

Counterprotests expected in Iraq after Al-Sadr supporters occupy parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr has called on his supporters to continue pushing with their 'spontaneous revolution' to overhaul Iraq's entire political system

Sadrist supporters breach Iraqi parliament for second time in a week

Weeks after his resignation from the political sphere, Muqtada al-Sadr has continued to display his influence over large swathes of the Iraqi population

Hundreds of Sadrist supporters storm Iraqi parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr called off his supporters, who were marching against the nomination of Mohammed al-Sudani for the post of PM, when they breached the high-security Green Zone of Baghdad

Turkish drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan kills five civilians

Civilians traveling by car in the Tigris region at 2:20pm were killed by a bomb that killed at least five people, including a woman

Protests loom in Iraq as Sadrist bloc coordinates ‘huge’ Friday prayers: Report

Sadrist officials expect a sit-in protest to be held outside Baghdad's Green Zone and believe protesters could storm the gates of the district

Seven countries behind the assassination of Qassem Soleimani: Iranian official

The US, the UK, Germany, Jordan, and three other nations have been identified by Tehran as being responsible for the murder of the Quds Force commander

Iraq parliament swears in 64 new members after mass resignation of Sadrists

The Shia majority Coordination Framework is now expected to lead negotiations to form a government without the involvement of the Sadrists

‘Iran does not meddle in Iraq’s political affairs’: Muqtada al-Sadr

The statements of the leader of the Sadrist bloc dismissed allegations and rumors that the Iran-Iraq relationship is not based on mutual respect

Muqtada al-Sadr announces departure from Iraq politics

After the resignation of Sadrist MPs, runner-up candidates from the recent elections will become the new MPs, altering the power dynamics for the negotiations to form government

Over 70 Sadrist Movement lawmakers resign from Iraqi parliament

The UN has warned that the streets of Iraq are about to 'boil over' over the failure by lawmakers to form a government for over eight months

Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock

Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government

Bomb-laden drone explodes near US consulate in Iraq’s Erbil

Unconfirmed reports say that a member of an Israeli assassination team was killed in the blast