‘A puppet of Tehran’: Congressmen call for measures against Iraq

The lawmakers proposed six steps for the Donald Trump administration to take, aimed at severing Iran’s control over Iraq and preventing “further exploitation of American resources.”

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Iraq’s PMF demands members acquire multiple voting cards

The PMF members are obliged to collect dozens of cards, even if they had to purchase them, or risk getting fired

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Five PMF members wounded in drone shootdown incident in Anbar

Five members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were injured on Wednesday after they attempted to shoot down a drone carrying explosives in Anbar province. A defense analyst stated that the drone in question is believed to be a Samad-2, commonly used by Houthi rebels in Yemen as well as "pro-Iranian Iraqi PMF groups."

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Outspoken US lawmaker calls for dissolving Iraq's PMF in proposed bill

The proposed Free Iraq From Iran Act would see the Popular Mobilization Forces disbanded and sanctions placed on those deemed to be "puppets" of Iran, with Iranian influence in Iraqi affairs having long been a bugbear for the US.

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Iraqi lawmakers deny reported US push to dissolve PMF

Two Iraqi lawmakers dismissed claims that the US is pressuring Iraq to dissolve the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), following confirmation from Iran’s ambassador that President Donald Trump requested the PMF’s disbandment in a message to Iran’s Supreme Leader.

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US urges Iraq to ‘quickly’ resume Kurdish oil exports, end Iran's 'malign' influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the need for “quickly” reopening the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to resume the Kurdistan Region's oil exports while discussing “reducing” Iran’s influence in Iraq in a phone call on Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

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Iraqi Council of Ministers approves PMF bill draft, refers to parliament

Iraqi Council of Ministers approves final draft of the PMF bill, referring it to the parliament for a vote. The bill has been one of the country's most sensitive topics for around a decade.

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Iraqi lawmakers divided over PMF reform amid political power struggle

Iraq’s Parliament is engaged in a fierce debate over amendments to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Service and Retirement Law. Supporters argue the law will regulate the PMF and ensure compliance with retirement age limits, while opponents see it as a move to sideline key leaders.

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Attempts to oust PMC chief and intra-Shiite battle over the position

Sources who spoke to The New Region said that there were attempts within the Coordination Framework, led by Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, to refer Fayyadh to retirement, while Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani wishes to keep him in the position.

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