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Hashd Shaabi, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU)
An Iraqi Shi'ite fighter from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, participates in the battle to gain control of Tal Afar Airport from ISIS militants in western Mosul on November 16, 2016. The Popular Mobilization Forces, which are Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, have been involved in regional tensions and have experienced airstrikes during military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13490213 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto |
| Category | Unrest, Conflicts and War |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto |
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