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Iraq's PMF commander Falih al-Fayyadh has ordered heightened security measures for Arbaeen pilgrims in Karbala, emphasizing coordination among all forces. The event is expected to draw tens of millions of worshippers, requiring comprehensive planning to ensure their safety.
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Iran-backed PMF targets in Iraq without prior notice to Baghdad, prompting concerns over sovereignty and potential regional escalation. Iraqi officials said they were not consulted despite the U.S. military presence under a security cooperation agreement, and the incident could strain trilateral relations.
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Ammar al-Hakim condemned joint US-Saudi airstrikes on PMF positions as a violation of national sovereignty. He called for an immediate halt to attacks and urged international condemnation.
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) confirmed that 20 of its members were killed in airstrikes by the US and Saudi Arabia near the Iraq-Saudi border. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with no official response yet from the US or Saudi Arabia.
