Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) confirmed today that 20 of its members were killed in airstrikes carried out by the United States and Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred in the border region between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, where PMF elements were deployed on a mission.
According to an official statement from PMF, the airstrikes targeted positions of the force amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. PMF accused the US and Saudi Arabia of coordinating the action, resulting in significant loss of life.
There has been no official response yet from the US or Saudi Arabia regarding the information. Security sources indicate that the border area is on high alert, with the risk of further clashes.
PMF is an official Iraqi armed force under the command of the prime minister but maintains close ties with Iran. The attack has raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in an already volatile region.
