Iran-backed militias

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Iran-backed militias are a collection of predominantly Shia Muslim groups in Iraq, often associated with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), that have received support and guidance from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These militias have played a significant role in the conflict against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, but their influence has also contributed to tensions with the US and other Western countries. Their presence and activities remain a point of contention in the US-Iraq relationship.