Two killed, eight injured in Israeli strike on PMF base in Iraq

2026-02-28 - 10:13

Shafaq News- Babil An Israeli missile strike hit the headquarters of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Jurf Al-Sakhar area in Babil province on Saturday, killing two members and injuring eight, security and PMF sources told Shafaq News. The attack struck facilities affiliated with the PMF Commission in the area, reportedly focusing on sites linked to Kataib Hezbollah. Authorities are assessing the damage and verifying further details. No official clarification has been issued by PMF leadership or Iraqi security bodies regarding the circumstances of the strike. Read more: Tehran vs. Baghdad: Iraq’s armed factions face a strategic recalculation The incident unfolds amid a wider regional escalation that began earlier today with joint US-Israeli operations against Iran. Tehran later announced retaliatory missile launches targeting Israel and several US bases in the region as part of a new operation called True Promise 4. Reported targets so far include Al Juffair Base in Bahrain, Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, and Al Udeid Base in Qatar. Regional media also cited explosions in Kuwait, where warning sirens were activated. Read more: Zero-sum game: Can the Iran-Israel conflict push Iraq toward frontline?