Kurdish government blames Iranian-backed PMF for drone attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan

Kurdish government blames Iranian-backed PMF for drone attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan

On July 5, northern Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government blamed the Iraqi federal government’s Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) for drone attacks impacting Iraqi Kurdistan. An Iraqi official rejected the accusations. Since June 30, there have been numerous drone attacks targeting the autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq. The PMF and Iran have been behind attacks in the area over the past several years, includin…

The Popular Mobilization Forces – Analysis of Their Role in Iraqi Stability and Regional Dynamics

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a state paramilitary organization within Iraq, operates under significant Iranian influence. This dual allegiance presents a complex challenge to Iraqi sovereignty and broader regional stability. Recent drone attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan mark a concerning escalation of tensions, occurring shortly after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel concluded. The Kurdistan Regional […]