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Hashd Shaabi, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU)

Armed military vehicles belonging to Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters from the Hashd al-Shaabi, or Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU), are seen in the area during the battle to liberate Tal Afar in western Mosul, on November 17, 2016. The Popular Mobilization Forces, as Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, have been involved in regional tensions and have come under airstrikes during military operations by the United States and Israel. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13490374
Date Taken	17 November 2016
Location	N/A
Photographer	Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category	Unrest, Conflicts and War
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

Iraq Iran U.S. ISIS IS ISIL Mosul Battle Military Shiite-Militants Muslims-Warriors Paramilitary-Group Hashd-Shaabi-Militants Islamic-State War Popular-Mobilization-Forces PMF/PMU Shiite-Paramilitary Iran’s-Proxy-Forces State-Sponsored-Iraqi-Umbrella-Organization Armed military vehicles Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim fighters Hashd al-Shaabi Popular Mobilization Forces PMF PMU Tal Afar western Mosul November 17 2016 Iran-aligned militias Iraq airstrikes U.S.-Israeli military campaign Islamic Republic regional tensions Morteza Nikoubazl NurPhoto Iran militias Shi’ite fighters military vehicles battle liberation Mosul airstrikes campaign U.S. Israel military tensions conflict Middle East.