U.S. airstrikes have targeted places belonging to Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in a significant escalation, resulting in the death of a senior field commander and multiple fighters.
The strikes hit a key operations headquarters in Iraq’s Anbar Province, killing operations commander Saad Daway along with 16 fighters who were reportedly gathered at the site. Field sources indicated that the attack was carried out using three missiles.
In addition to the fatalities, at least 22 people were wounded and transferred to a hospital in the city of Ramadi, where medical teams declared a state of emergency. Local mosques issued urgent appeals for blood donations to assist the injured.
The wave of strikes extended beyond Anbar, reportedly targeting other locations including a guesthouse linked to the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Mosul, although he was not present at the time of the attack.
Explosions were also reported near the Shalamcheh Border Crossing, triggering panic among civilians, including students in nearby schools.
The strikes mark one of the most intense wave of U.S. military action against PMF positions in recent months, raising concerns about further escalation and its potential impact on Iraq’s internal stability and regional dynamics.
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