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⚠️ “US Issues Warning: PMF Law Could Break Iraq Security Ties”
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US Strongly Opposes PMF Law
The U.S. State Department warned that if Iraq passes the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law, it would “change the nature” of the U.S.-Iraq security partnership.Concerns Over Iran-Linked Militias
Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce called the legislation dangerous, saying it empowers armed groups tied to Iran and terrorist organizations.Where the Law Stands
Iraq’s Parliament has completed the first and second readings of the draft law. A third reading and final vote are pending.Washington’s Message Is Clear
Passage of the PMF law could lead to a major shift or deterioration in U.S. military and diplomatic cooperation with Baghdad.
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A NEW US THREAT TO IRAQ. THE US STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS THE PASSAGE OF THE POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES (PMF) LAW WILL CHANGE THE NATURE OF THE BILATERAL SECURITY PARTNERSHIP WITH BAGHDAD.
On Tuesday evening, the US State Department reiterated Washington’s objection to the Iraqi parliament’s efforts to enact the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law, noting that its passage would alter the nature of the bilateral security partnership with Baghdad.
“We strongly oppose the legislation, which empowers armed groups linked to Iran and terrorist organizations,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said during a press conference in Washington, D.C.
The Iraqi Parliament passed the first and second readings of the draft Popular Mobilization Forces Law, awaiting a third reading and vote.
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