Iran‑backed Iraqi militia coalition threatens US and Saudi retaliation
Iran‑backed militias in Iraq, organised under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and closely linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), accused the United States of targeting PMF members and a convoy carrying pilgrims to Karbala, saying the attacks left dozens killed and injured. The coalition gave Iraqi authorities a deadline of 7 August to respond, warning that it could take direct action against the United States and, if necessary, strike targets in Saudi Arabia.
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al‑Halbousi condemned the US and Saudi operations and called for a full, transparent investigation, urging diplomatic and legal measures to protect Iraq’s sovereignty. Iran’s army spokesperson Amir Akraminia warned that any further US airstrikes could expand the conflict zone from Jordan to the Persian Gulf states. The threats were issued as part of a broader warning that retaliation against the United States was “inevitable.”
Entities: Amir Akraminia · Haibat al‑Halbousi · Iran · Iraq · Islamic Resistance in Iraq · Popular Mobilization Forces · Saudi Arabia · United States · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Militias warned they would take direct action against the United States and could target Saudi Arabia if attacks continue, setting a response deadline of August 7. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A convoy transporting pilgrims to Karbala was attacked, causing dozens of deaths and injuries. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said retaliation against the United States is “inevitable.” (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran’s army spokesperson Amir Akraminia warned that further US airstrikes would expand the war zone from Jordan to Persian Gulf states. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it could also target Saudi instruments if necessary. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al‑Halbousi condemned US and Saudi attacks and called for a full transparent investigation. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are a coalition of predominantly Shia, Iran‑aligned militias that also form part of Iraq’s official security apparatus. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The coalition of Iranian‑backed militias in Iraq accused the United States of supplying members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). (belongs)