An explosion occurred at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) in Basra province, southern Iraq, according to a report by journalist Hananel Aviv. The cause of the blast and any casualties are not yet known.
The explosion was reported overnight at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi), the umbrella organization for Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq, located in Basra province. The report comes from journalist Hananel Aviv, who earlier tonight cited Iraqi reports of an explosion heard in the same area without specifying the target. The cause of the blast and any potential casualties remain unconfirmed. The Hashd al-Shaabi has been a frequent target of unexplained explosions and airstrikes attributed to various actors in the region, though no responsibility has been claimed for this incident.
3 developments
- StrongMysterious blast at Iran-backed militia ammunition depot in Iraq
- DevelopingOvernight: Shiite axis strikes Kurdish militia ammunition warehouse in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq — reports
- DevelopingIraqi militia chief: 110 headquarters of Hashed al-Shaabi attacked during war with Iran
- DevelopingReport: IRGC-backed PMU command post targeted in Basra province
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