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U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq Kill PMF Commander Amid Rising Tensions

3/24/2026

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On March 24, airstrikes in Iraq's Anbar province killed at least six fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), including Anbar operations commander Saad al-Baiji.
The PMF accuses the United States of conducting the airstrike on their command headquarters while personnel were present.
Following the U.S.-Israeli conflict, Iran-backed armed groups have increased attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq.

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On March 24, airstrikes in Iraq's Anbar province killed at least six fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), including Anbar operations commander Saad al-Baiji.
The PMF accuses the United States of conducting the airstrike on their command headquarters while personnel were present.
Following the U.S.-Israeli conflict, Iran-backed armed groups have increased attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq.