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Hashd Shaabi, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU)

An Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighter from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/PMU) launches a missile toward positions held by ISIS militants during the battle to liberate Tal Afar in western Mosul on November 18, 2016. The Popular Mobilization Forces, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, are Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and have been involved in regional tensions, including being targeted in airstrikes during a U.S.-Israeli military campaign. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13490384
Date Taken	18 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 Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim fighter Hashd al-Shaabi Popular Mobilization Forces PMF PMU missile ISIS militants positions battle liberate Tal Afar western Mosul November 18 2016 Iran-aligned militias Iraq airstrikes U.S. Israeli military campaign Islamic Republic focal points regional tensions Morteza Nikoubazl NurPhoto Iran tensions Middle East conflict airstrike Mosul.