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Iraqi PMU launches operation to secure border with Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Iraqi Al-Hashd al-Shabi or the PMU began an operation this morning to clear the border areas with Syria of ISIL terrorists.

Iraqi army launches two operations against ISIL in Diyala

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi sources on Wed. announced that two large-scale operations were launched against remnants of ISIL Takfiri terrorist in Iraq’s Diyala province.

Iraq launches military operation to secure borders with Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Iraqi army launched a military operation on Tuesday to secure the country's borders with Syria.

4 PMU forces martyred, 4 injured in explosion in N Baghdad

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – An explosive device exploded on the path of a car belonging to Hashd al-Sha’abi forces in Tarmiyah, martyring four forces and wounding four others, Iraqi news sources said.

US unable to repeat Afghanistan scenario in Iraq: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A senior Iraqi lawmaker has said that the United States cannot do what it did to Afghanistan due to the presence of Hashd Al-Shaabi or the PMU.

Iraqi PMU forms new political bloc with Sunnis before votes

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Faleh al-Fayadh, head of the Iraqi Popular Population Organization is forming a new election bloc dubbed "Al-Aqd al-Watani" with the participation of several Shiite and Sunni political parties.

Top security official of Iran:

Foreign troops exit from Iraq big step towards security

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani said Sat. that exact and full implementation of Iraqi parliament legislation to expel foreign troops from the country would be a big step towards stability and security in the region.

Cmdr. of 9th Brigade of Iraq's Hashd al-Sha’abi assassinated

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Unidentified gunmen assassinated the commander of Ninth Brigade of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, in the Iraqi province of Saladin on Monday.

Iraq PMU forces thwart ISIL attack in southern Saladin Gov.

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) forces, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, foiled ISIL Takfiri terrorists’ attack in southern Saladin Governorate in Iraq.

Drone attacks against PMU positions in Iraq Najaf reported

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – A large explosion has been reported at positions belonging to the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) or Hashd al-Saabi in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Monday afternoon.

US denies it attacked PMU positions on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – A spokesman for the US-led coalition forces in Iraq dismissed a previously reported drone attack by the US troops on a vehicle belonging to Hashd Al-Shaabi (PMU) on the Iraq-Syria border.

Commander denies PMU forces attacked by US drone on Sunday

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The commander of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) operation in Iraq's Al-Anbar province denied the earlier reports on Sunday that said the US had launched drone attack on PMU posiitons on the Syrian-Iraqi border.

US launches attack against PMU forces on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – US forces launched airstrikes on an area near the Iraq-Syria border, targeting Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) or al-Hashd al-Shabi forces.

Hashd al-Shaabi guarantees peace, stability in Iraq: al-Fayaz

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Head of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in a statement on Sun. announced the force, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, is a guarantor of peace and stability in Iraqi land and territory.

Iraqi Resistance group leader says will take revenge on US

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The leader of Sayyid of Martyrs Battalions, or Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) has warned the United States that the Iraq resistance groups are moving towards revenge options.

Iraq’s PMU on full alert after new US provocations

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Media sources said that after the suspicious movements of the United States in region and Iraq, Iraqi Popular Mobilization Unit, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, have become on full alert in western part of the country.

Iraq PMU forces arrest a senior ISIL member in Mosul

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi local sources have said that a prominent ISIS terrorist has been arrested by Hashd al-Shaabi in the northern city of Mosul.

Iraqi PM reportedly to call for foreign troops immediate exit

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Following the US bombing of PMU positions, local Iraqi media are reporting that the Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi sent a warning message to Washington on behalf of political groups to call for the immediate withdrawal of US troops.

Cuba strongly rejects US air raids in Syria, Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the US air raids on Syrian and Iraqi territories as a blatant violation of International Law and the UN Charter.

Iraqi people chant "Down with US" in funeral of PMU martyrs

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Funeral ceremony of the Hashd al-Shabi forces, who martyred in the US airstrikes on PMU positions, was held in Baghdad with the participation of thousands of Iraqi people.

Iraqi presidency condemns US airstrikes on PMU positions

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – In a statement, the Iraqi presidency condemned the US attack on positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), calling it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and national security.

US to pay "heavy price" for attacks on PMU: Ex-envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The former Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar has called on the US troops to exit Iraq ASAP, while stressing that the last night's attacks by the US against PMU was an attempt to escape from the reality of PMU.

Lebanese Hezbollah:

US attacks aim to weaken Iraq, Syria against terrorism

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Lebanon's Hezbollah issued a statement Monday to condemn the recent US attacks on MPU positions on the Iraqi-Syrian border, saying the attacks were aimed at undermining the two countries' ability to fight terrorism.

US forces launch unprecedented movements in Ain al-Assad

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported unprecedented movements and security measures by US troops at Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq for fear the of being attacked by Iraqi Resistance group.

Reactions in Iraq to US airstrikes on PMU positions

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Various political figures and resistance groups in Iraq have condemned the US attacks on Hashd al-Shabi (PMU/PMF) positions on the Syria-Iraq border last night.

Iraqi Resistance groups vow to take revenge on US attack

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) –Iraqi Resistance groups in reaction to today’s attack of American fighter jets on positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, issued a joint statement, announcing to take revenge on US attack.

Al-Araji:

Hashd al-Sha’abi demonstrated beautiful ‘patriotism’ scenes

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Referring to the military parade of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha;abi, Iraq’s National Security Adviser said that PMU forces showcased the most beautiful images and scenes of patriotism.

PMU holds 1st parade in presence of PM al-Kadhimi

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Hashd al-Shabi Organization held a parade in the presence of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Saturday to mark the seventh anniversary of its establishment.