Is a Regional War at the Door in the Middle East?
For this reason, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ansarullah (Houthis) in Yemen, and the Hashd al-Shaabi militia in Iraq work with state and non-state actors who pursue positive policies towards Iran.
What Is the Role of Iran in the Current Israeli-Palestinian Escalation?
Other Iranian-aligned groups in the region, such as the Hashd al-Shaabi forces in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen, have also declared that they will target U.
What Are the Implications of the Israel-Hamas Conflict for Africa?
In this process, it seems possible that actors such as Hezbollah, Hashd al-Shaabi, and Houthis will support Hamas in different ways due to the magnitude of the attack on Gaza.
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization, the PKK, and Turkish Elections
patronage in Syria, the support of Iran, Hashd Al-Shaabi, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in Iraq, and all the aid provided by European countries and Israel? The answer is Turkey's counterterrorism doctrine and the MIT's operation against the organization.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
“Iran has increasingly used drones in the region to attack countries; and also trafficked drones to proxy and allied groups and even shipped them to Russia, Venezuela, Ethiopia and other places; including arming Hamas, the Houthis, Hashd al-Shaabi in Iraq and groups in Syria, and Hezbollah,” Frantzman wrote.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Although Iran’s short-term expectations from its proxies were mostly military, there has been a strong political dimension since from the…
Iran Outsources War and Rules States by Proxy
Many of these militias fight under the banner of the Hashd al-Shaabi, known as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in English.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
Hashd al Shabi), Shiite militia forces in Iraq.
Iraqi Youth No Longer Tolerate Iranian Influence and State Corruption
For instance, the Hashdi Shabi, which is composed of Shiite militias and backed by Iran, has become one of the most vital institutions in today's Iraqi security sector.
Turkey and Iran’s Approach to the YPG: A New Overlap of Interests?
For example, if as claimed, unmanned aerial vehicles used in the attacks on the Hashd-i Shabi bases in Iraq were removed from the areas under the control of YPG.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
Hashd al-Shaabi is prominent among them.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
is expected to conduct against Al-Hashd Al-Sha'abi (Popular Mobilization Units - PMU) in Iraq, which was postponed due to Iraq being in the process of forming a government can begin.
The US-Iran Scramble for post-Abadi Iraq: How Will Turkey be Affected?
In addition, al-Maliki has made deals with Sunni leaders to withdraw popular mobilization forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) from their cities.
Iraqi Parliamentary Elections: The Changes and Challenges in Iraqi Politics
troops stayed in the country for a long time as an occupying force, the appearance of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF, Al-Hashd Al-Sha’abi) during the anti-Daesh fight, and the presence of a separate security sector in North Iraq led to a complicated security system in Iraq.
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
will expect this new “army” to hinder logistic support sent from land and some groups within the Popular Mobilization Forces (Al-Hashd Al-Sha’abi) commanded by Iran within a possible Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which seems unavoidable yet dubious when it will take place.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
What is the impact of the regional conjuncture in all these changes?
The Iraqi Central Government’s capture of Kirkuk and other disputed territories together with Hashd al-Shaabi consolidated Iran’s influence in Iraq.
What’s Next For the KRG After the Loss of Kirkuk?
While the PKK, Peshmerga, and Hashd al-Shaabi control certain zones of the city, in parallel with the Iraqi Army’s operation in Kirkuk, it has been stated that Hashd al-Shaabi has gained control of Sinjar.
Military and Economic Measures tabled against the KRG
KDP circles were concerned when Daesh was defeated by the Iraqi army and the Iran-backed People’s Mobilization Forces (al-Hashd al-Sha’abi) in Mosul in 2017 as the territories were taken back by the central government of Iraq.
National Reconciliation in Iraq: Opportunities and Challenges
However, his efforts were hindered by the pro-al-Maliki group and the rising power of al-Hashd Shaabi, Shiite militias which have Iranian backing.
