Iraqi militias

Blood and Protest: Iraq’s Tishreen Uprising Six Years On

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On the first of October 2019, Iraq erupted. The Tishreen Revolution was not a spontaneous outburst, but the culmination of decades of anger. Citizens took to the streets, exhausted by corruption, unemployment, sectarian exploitation, and foreign interference, demanding accountability, reform, and dignity. The uprising transcended sectarian lines, bringing together youth from all backgrounds in a …

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The Growing Danger of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq and the Region: A Threat to Stability and Sovereignty

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The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have emerged as a crucial military force in Iraq since their formation in 2014, primarily to counter the rise of ISIS. While they initially played a vital role in defending Iraq, today, they pose a significant threat to the country’s internal stability and national sovereignty. Initially conceived as a temporary …

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Iran’s Allies in Iraq at a Crossroads Amidst Iranian Contradictions

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The Arab world is currently in the midst of a series of profound political transformations, the scale of which is altering the contours of both regional and global strategies. Perhaps one of the most significant shifts is the evolving role of Iran and its allies, especially within the framework of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) …

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The Sudanese Government and Its Militias Sell Iraq’s Economy to Lebanon for the Sake of Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah

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While Iraq collapses under the leadership of the regressive marja’iyya in Najaf and the corrupt clique in the so-called Coordination Framework, driven by the Iranian Safavid ogre choking Iraq, the Jaafari Shiite militias loyal to Iran are killing and terrorizing the Iraqi people, slowly starving and brutalizing them under the guise of ignorance, backward Shi’ism, …

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The Nujaba Movement: Iran’s Key Proxy Force in Iraq and Syria

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The Nujaba Movement, a prominent Shiite terrorist militia from Iraq, has emerged as one of the region’s most influential forces due to its strong affiliations with Iran. Founded in 2013 by Akram al-Kaabi, a former senior leader of the Mahdi Army, the movement has played a pivotal role in both Iraq and Syria. It has …

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Iranian Militias in Iraq: Power and Influence

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Iraq has become a central battleground for Iranian-backed militias, with groups like Hezbollah, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Saraya al-Khorasani gaining considerable influence. These militias, operating within a frail Iraqi security framework, are key players in expanding Iran’s economic and military reach in the region. By exploiting Iraq’s weak governance and deteriorating security, they help Tehran circumvent …

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the Popular Mobilization Forces

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The emergence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant foreshadowed the rise of another non-state armed group that has become deeply involved in Iraq’s political and economic landscape. Following the approval of the fatwa by the Iranian Najaf religious authority, the Iraqi government called for militia mobilization as it struggled to combat ISIS …

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Shia Tug of War: Coordination Framework and Al-Sadr Bloc

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A new day has begun with the rising of the sun. Its rays have been consumed by the dark night’s spirit, causing this sterile circle to revolve around the people of Iraq, encircling their necks and suffocating their breath. In the old days, there was good land that yielded its fruits and bore fruits of …

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