Tensions in Iraq: PM Condemns Attacks on PMF

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has condemned recent attacks on the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which are linked to Iran. The PMF has faced assaults, including a deadly one in Kirkuk. Sudani is trying to balance Iraq's diplomatic relationships with both Tehran and Washington.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has publicly condemned the recent attacks on the Popular Mobilisation Forces, a coalition that includes Shi'ite militia groups aligned with Iran. These remarks come as the PMF faces increased hostility, with militants recently firing at U.S. bases and targeting PMF fighters in Iraq.

In the most recent incident, a PMF fighter was killed in Kirkuk in northern Iraq. The escalating violence is occurring against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, with Iraq caught in the middle.

Sudani is striving to maintain balanced diplomatic ties between Tehran and Washington, a challenge given the volatile environment. The Prime Minister's statement is seen as part of a larger effort to navigate these complex geopolitical dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)