US airstrike in Iraq kills PMF commander, fighters
US strike targets PMF headquarters, kills commander and fighters
BAGHDAD: (Web Desk) – A deadly airstrike in western Iraq has killed at least ten fighters, including a senior commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), according to international media reports.
The strike, reportedly carried out by the United States, targeted a PMF headquarters in Anbar province. Among those killed was commander Saad al-Baji, while around 30 others were seriously injured.
Sources indicate the attack occurred during a high-level meeting of PMF commanders, amplifying the impact of the strike. The PMF, while officially integrated into Iraq’s security forces, includes factions aligned with Iran.
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The incident is expected to heighten tensions across the region, adding to the already volatile situation in the Middle East. Analysts warn that such developments could trigger further escalation involving regional and international actors.
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