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Syria welcomes Iraqi PMU breaking of US sanctions, siege
Last week's devastating earthquake has shined a spotlight on Washington's brutal economic sanctions on Syria while encouraging solidarity between the country and its neighbor Iraq
Feb 14, 2023
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Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters
Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers
Oct 04, 2022
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Al-Sadr orders supporters to end Green Zone siege, thanks PMU for ‘not firing a single shot’
Muqtada al-Sadr's praise of the group, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, came despite western media reports that claimed its forces were involved in the fighting
Aug 30, 2022
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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
Jul 23, 2022
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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
Jul 16, 2022
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Iraq’s PMU targets ISIS positions in northern Iraq
The Popular Mobilization Units continue their fight against the remnants of ISIS
May 23, 2022
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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
Apr 27, 2022
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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
Apr 09, 2022
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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
Jan 06, 2022
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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"
Dec 29, 2021
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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"
Nov 18, 2021
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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
Sep 15, 2021
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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
Aug 09, 2021
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Iraqi PMU commander assassinated in Saladin province
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the commander's vehicle
Aug 02, 2021
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Iraq’s PMU forces begin operation against ISIS near border with Iran
Operation comes one day after ISIS targeted a funeral procession
Aug 01, 2021
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PMU leader says Israel and US were behind Najaf drone strike
The attack on the Hashd al-Shaabi military base came on 26 July
Jul 28, 2021
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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.
Jul 28, 2021
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Iraqi airstrike kills 5 ISIS militants in northern region
Nine years after ISIS first captured large swathes of Iraq and Syria, the group is still able to carry out attacks in the Syrian and Iraqi countrysides
Feb 24, 2023
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Iraqi officials host Iranian FM
Baghdad hosted several rounds of negotiations between the Tehran and Riyadh aimed at ensuring regional stability
Feb 22, 2023
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Washington’s Dollar-and-Stick ploy with Iraq
Iraqi officials are in Washington to discuss “economic reforms” but are in fact being pressured to shun Iranian energy imports in the hope of having US sanctions and dollar rations lifted.
Feb 16, 2023
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First Hezbollah aid convoy reaches Syria’s Latakia
The death toll from last week’s devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkiye has topped 36,000 people
Feb 13, 2023
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Afghanistan, China, Venezuela rush to deliver aid for disaster-hit Syria
As the death toll from the earthquake which struck Turkiye and Syria rises past 11,000, resistance groups have also pledged to deliver aid for the sanctioned nation
Feb 08, 2023
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Western sanctions against Iran send Iraqi economy reeling
New policies meant to prevent dollar transfers to sanctioned West Asian nations have sent the Iraqi currency spiraling
Jan 19, 2023
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Iraqi authorities dismantle ISIS networks in Kurdistan region
Security officials in Iraq's Kurdistan region reported the arrest of four people who are allegedly connected to two ISIS networks planning attacks in the country
Jan 10, 2023
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Unidentified drone bypasses US security at Ain al-Assad base
According to an anonymous source, this was the first time that the base’s security was compromised in such a way
Jan 09, 2023
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Exclusive interview with Hezbollah commander in Iraq: ‘The Americans did not fight ISIS’
The Cradle speaks with a senior Hezbollah military official in Iraq on the crucial role played by Iran’s late Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in leading the resistance against ISIS.
Jan 04, 2023
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Soleimani assassination commemorated in mass rallies across region
Gatherings to commemorate the Iranian general were held in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and a number of other countries across West Asia and the world
Jan 03, 2023
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Iraq rocked by four terror attacks in span of four days
The death toll from terror attacks that started on Sunday has climbed past 20
Dec 22, 2022
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Former Iraqi PM under US protection, faces arrest for Soleimani assassination: Report
Kadhimi is also under suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of $2.5 billion from Iraq's tax authority
Dec 14, 2022
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Iraqis sue Trump, US officials over assassination of Soleimani, Muhandis
General Soleimani and the PMUs deputy head were assassinated in a drone strike near Baghdad's international airport
Nov 27, 2022
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