Israel Online · Oct 20, 2026
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*Senior Iran-Backed Militia Commander Targeted in Assassination Attempt in Iraq* Unidentified gunmen reportedly attempted to assassinate the commander of the 63rd Battalion of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, in the city of Tuz Khurmatu on Monday. The PMF is an umbrella organization of Iraqi militias that includes several powerful Iran-backed factions. No group has claimed responsibility for the reported assassination attempt, and the commander's condition remains unclear.
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