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Blasts reported in Iraqi paramilitary force’s headquarters in Basra

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Iraqi paramilitary force condemns Saudi-US attacks on headquarters Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) has confirmed that its headquarters across the country were targeted, causing casualties and damage to its facilities. According to the PMF, eight members were killed in joint Saudi-US strikes in northern Iraq’s Nineveh. The paramilitary force said the latest attacks represent a "highly dangerous escalation" and are a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and official security institutions.

Assessments of the situation and death toll counts are ongoing, the statement added. Blasts reported in Iraqi paramilitary force’s headquarters in Basra Explosion have been reported at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq's southern Basra province, according to Al Jazeera. The source did not indicate what the source of the blast was or any other immediate details.

The PMF is a government umbrella organisation that oversees various paramilitary groups, including those close to Iran.

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