Iraq's "Popular Mobilization Forces" Confirm Attacks by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
On the 29th local time, the Iraqi Shiite militia group "Popular Mobilization Forces" issued a statement claiming that the United States and Saudi Arabia launched attacks on multiple locations of the "Popular Mobilization Forces" within Iraq in the early hours of the day, resulting in multiple casualties.
The statement condemned the US-Saudi attacks for escalating the situation in the region and violating Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its official security institutions. The organization is closely monitoring the local situation and assessing the damage caused by this round of attacks.
According to a statement from the "Popular Mobilization Forces" operational command in Nineveh province in northern Iraq, the airstrikes by the US and Saudi Arabia in the early hours of the day have resulted in 8 deaths and 4 injuries.
The US Central Command issued a statement on July 28 local time stating that US forces and the Saudi Arabian armed forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq that day, targeting Iran-aligned armed groups. (Reporter: Mi Chunze)
On July 29, 2023, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted airstrikes against the Popular Mobilization Forces in Nineveh, Iraq, resulting in 8 deaths and 4 injuries. The Popular Mobilization Forces condemned the attacks, stating they violated Iraqi sovereignty and escalated regional tensions. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the precision strikes targeted pro-Iranian armed groups.
- U.S. and Saudi forces conducted airstrikes on the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.
- The airstrikes resulted in 8 deaths and 4 injuries.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces condemned the attacks as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
- The strikes were aimed at pro-Iranian armed groups.