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The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are an umbrella organization of Shi'a militias operating within Iraq [1], [2], [3]. These forces are integrated into the Iraqi state structure [4], [5] and serve as a primary vehicle for Iranian political and military influence within the country [6], [7], [8].
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Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 5 facts
perspectiveThe United States should adopt a more removed approach in Iraq to allow Iraqi resentment of Iranian heavy-handedness to grow organically, while subtly supporting political parties that oppose Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) politicians and warlords.
claimIran's control of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq is best described as collaborative due to leadership changes and waning popular support.
accountDuring a visit to Iraq, Major General Esmail Ghaani gifted PMF leaders silver rings instead of the cash they expected, which was interpreted as a sign of Iran's strained cash flow.
claimMajor General Esmail Ghaani replaced Qasem Soleimani as the Iranian commander responsible for working with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq.
claimAl-Hash al-Shaabi in Iraq, also known as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), is a deep network of Shi'a proxies supported by Iran.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 3 facts
measurementIraqi militias secure $3 billion annually from the Iraqi state budget, officially designated to pay 250,000 fighters in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), though much of this funding is siphoned to activities benefiting Tehran's agenda.
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.
claimIran cultivated numerous Shi’a militias under the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) umbrella in Iraq to exert political influence and counter United States and Sunni forces.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
accountThe Hashd al-Sha’abi is an umbrella organization of Shia militias in Iraq comprising three main groups: those loyal to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, those loyal to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, and those loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr.
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (specifically the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
claimThe Popular Mobilization Forces is an umbrella organization for mostly Shiite militias in Iraq that are technically part of the Iraqi armed forces, though some receive aid and training from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Iran Proxy Shield and Its Automated Axis of Resistence specialeurasia.com 1 fact
claimIran has exported a 'kit & assembly' industrial logic to Ansar Allah in Yemen, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, shifting logistics from smuggling finished missiles to transporting high-value, low-volume components like gyroscopes, sensors, and micro-engines.