Hashd al-Shaabi
الحشد الشعبي
Iraqi paramilitary group
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View Timeline →What is Hashd al-Shaabi in Iraq and How Did It Form?
Hashd al-Shaabi was established in response to the rise of ISIS in Iraq in 2014. It involves various militia groups and has significant influence in…
Muqtada al-Sadr to the IRGC and Iraqi Armed Groups: Do Not Turn Iraq into a Battlefield
Donald Trump stated that U.S. and Saudi attacks on Hashd al-Shaabi were coordinated with Iraq, which Iraqi officials denied. The Iraqi presidency condemned the attacks…
Hezbollah Secretary-General: $77 Million to be Distributed to Lebanese Households with Iranian Support
Hezbollah's Secretary-General announced financial support for Lebanese families affected by the recent conflict, primarily funded by Iran, totaling $77 million. The aid aims to assist…
"95 Percent of Foreign Students" in Iran Are from Iraq and Afghanistan
A report reveals that 95% of the 94,000 international students in Iran are from Iraq and Afghanistan, raising concerns about the integration of militia members…
Clashes and Air Shooting by Iraqi Army and Hashd al-Shaabi During Arbaeen Pilgrimage; Iraqi Official: No Injuries Reported
Clashes occurred between the Iraqi army and Hashd al-Shaabi militia in Karbala ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, resulting in air shooting but no injuries. The…
Muqtada al-Sadr's Threat: If the U.S. Embassy in Iraq is Not Closed, 'Next Steps' Will Be Taken
Muqtada al-Sadr has threatened the Iraqi government with 'next steps' if they do not close the U.S. embassy due to its support for Israel. This…
Raisi at the Final Station of His Trip to America: The Release of Five American Prisoners Was a Humanitarian Act
Ibrahim Raisi, during his trip to the U.S., described the release of five American prisoners as a humanitarian act while criticizing the West for leaving…
Teachers' Union Activist Summoned; Atakeh Rajabi: I Will Not Go Back on My Path
Atakeh Rajabi, a teachers' union activist, has been summoned to court after being expelled from the Ministry of Education for supporting protests. She remains defiant,…
President of Tehran University: Hashd al-Shaabi Students Pay Higher Tuition
Tehran University President Seyed Mohammad Moqimi defended the admission of Hashd al-Shaabi members, citing financial benefits and the need to prevent foreign influence on Iraqi…
Pentagon: Iranian-backed Iraqi Militias Have Used American Tanks
The Pentagon confirmed that Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq have used American-made Abrams tanks in their fight against ISIS but have since returned them to…
Iraq Rejects US Request for Withdrawal of Iran-Supported Shia Militias
The Iraqi government has rejected a US request for the withdrawal of Iranian-supported Shia militias from Iraq, asserting that no foreign forces are present. This…
Khamenei's Advisor Denies IRGC's Role in Kirkuk Operations
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, denied any involvement of the IRGC in the recent Iraqi operation to capture Kirkuk, despite prior…
Iraqi Forces Capture Airbase and Industrial Areas from Kurdish Control near Kirkuk
Iraqi forces have captured key positions from Kurdish Peshmerga in southern Kirkuk, including an airbase and industrial areas. This escalation follows a referendum for Kurdish…
A Commander of the IRGC: We Do Not Have Training Bases in Any Country
Brigadier General Ahmad Mehraban of the IRGC denied claims of having training bases abroad, attributing such reports to Israeli media. He acknowledged that Iranian instructors…
Qasem Soleimani's Statements on Iran's Military Aid to Iraq and Shia Militias
Qasem Soleimani highlighted Iran's military support for Shia groups in Iraq against ISIS, claiming that the Iranian Ministry of Defense produced weapons in three shifts…
Iraj Masjedi Begins Work as Iran's New Ambassador to Iraq
Iraj Masjedi has been appointed as Iran's new ambassador to Iraq, succeeding Hassan Danaeifar. His appointment comes at a time when Iran is actively supporting…
Mosul and Aleppo Along the Road from Iran to the Mediterranean
The article discusses Iran's strategic decision to exclude its allied Shiite militias from the Mosul operation to ensure Sunni residents do not perceive it as…
Nujaba Resistance Group and Baghdad's Readiness to Liberate Fallujah
The Nujaba Resistance Group, backed by Iran, claims it will liberate Fallujah from ISIS as Baghdad prepares for a major operation. The Iraqi government is…
Tensions Between Riyadh and Baghdad; Saudi Arabia Leaves Arab League Meeting
Tensions escalated between Saudi Arabia and Iraq after the Saudi delegation left an Arab League meeting in protest against Iraq's Foreign Minister defending Hezbollah. The…
Protests by Hundreds of Shiite Militias in Baghdad Against the Execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr
Thousands of Shiite militia members protested in Baghdad against the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia, reflecting widespread anger among…