US raises concern over Iran-backed militia getting involved in Iraqi politics

After Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi unexpectedly announced a political alliance with one of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ (PMF) militia leaders, Hadi al-Amiri, the US has raised concerns as the two sides were always seen as political enemies. Many of the militia under the umbrella of PMF are Iran-backed which increased fears of a growing … Continue reading US raises concern over Iran-backed militia getting involved in Iraqi politics