A senior figure in Iraq’s Shiite militias (PMF), Abu Azrael, posted footage showing armored units preparing to cross into Iran. He said the forces are ready to help the regime suppress protests and confront armed Kurdish groups and Sunni and Arab minorities.

A senior figure in Iraq’s Shiite militias (PMF), Abu Azrael, posted footage showing armored units preparing to cross into Iran. He said the forces are ready to help the regime suppress protests and confront armed Kurdish groups and Sunni and Arab minorities. pic.twitter.com/7aizVQdXDa

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