U.S. to Iraq: Stop Militia Attacks or We Will

The United States has issued a direct warning to Iraq's government. It demands action against Iranian-backed militias accused of attacking American assets in the country. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's administration was told it must control these armed groups. The warning concerns the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). U.S. officials state PMF factions have repeatedly targeted U.S. personnel and facilities. The PMF is an official part of Iraq's security apparatus. However, some of its most powerful units remain loyal to Iran. These groups are considered "proxy" forces by the U.S. The public warning increases pressure on al-Sudani. He must balance demands from his key ally, the United States, against the influence of powerful Iran-backed factions within his own government. The situation tests Iraq's sovereignty and its ability to control all armed groups on its soil. No specific consequences were detailed in the warning. However, it signals that U.S. patience is wearing thin, and future American military responses in Iraq are possible.