Researcher says new PMF law expands on 2016 legislation

An Iraqi political researcher explained that the new law for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) builds on the 2016 legislation that made the group an official part of the armed forces. The updated law adds rules on structure, salaries, and benefits for fighters and their families.

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Kataib Hezbollah decries external pressures on agriculture department attack investigation

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) component Kataib Hezbollah raised allegations of external interference into a July attack on the Karkh agricultural ministry department in Baghdad after an investigative committee implicated its members in the violence.

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Passing PMF bill could have ‘negative repercussions’ for Iraq, says US

"According to the US government's interpretation, this bill will further entrench Iranian malign influence," said the State Department spokesperson.

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Iraq reprimands UK ambassador over PMF comments

The ministry said that Baghdad considers the diplomat's comments to be "a violation of diplomatic norms and interreference in the country's internal affairs."

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Iraq’s PMF law risks a US-Iraq showdown

Baghdad has come under heavy US pressure to shutter a bill that would see the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), long seen by Washington as a pro-Iran proxy network, further institutionalized into Iraq's official security apparatus, raising the prospect of icier relations between the two states.

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PMF unit demands alleged drone attack be investigated after Iraqi military denial

The Ansar al-Marjaiya Brigade has called on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani to launch an investigation after the military denied reports of a drone attack on one of the group's camps in Baghdad.

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Iraq divided over PMF law as US, local opposition block vote

Iraqi lawmakers are split over a new law to formalize the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The vote has been delayed due to political disagreements inside the parliament, strong opposition from the United States, and warnings from Iraqi officials.

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Iraqi parliament deputy speaker discusses Kurdistan salaries, PMF bill

“There are some bills that serve only one group but hurt all Iraqis. Everyone understands this, including Sunnis and Shiites," Iraqi Second Deputy Parliament Speaker Shakhwan Abdullah said.

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US reiterates opposition to 'deeply unhelpful' PMF bill

“We remain deeply concerned about the role of Iran-aligned militia groups operating under the Popular Mobilization Forces umbrella, including US-designated terrorist groups," a US State Department spokesperson told The New Region.

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