Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police
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Air strikes in Iraq killed three PMF fighters and two police officers as part of escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iranian-aligned forces.
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Air strikes in Iraq killed three Popular Mobilization Forces fighters and two police officers, according to reports. The strikes are part of an expanding conflict that intensified on February 28 when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions. Iraq has increasingly become a flashpoint in the broader hostilities, with various armed groups operating across the country caught in cross-fire. The PMF, an umbrella organization of Iraqi militias with close ties to Iran, has been a frequent target in the escalating operations. The deaths underscore the spillover effect of US-Israeli military action into Iraqi territory and its toll on security forces.
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