Deadly air attack hits pro-Iran Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq

On March 24, 2026, an air attack struck a headquarters of the pro-Iran Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq's Anbar province. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least ten people who were reportedly attending a commanders' meeting. The incident occurred at a time when tensions in the region are elevated. Video footage shows the aftermath of the airstrike, although the source and perpetrator of the attack remain unconfirmed in initial reports. The PMF is a coalition of Iraqi armed groups, many of which are backed by Iran.