According to an Iran Press report, following a missile strike on popular mobilization units (pmu) on Sunday night, which left 22 people dead and 12 others injured, the Iraqi foreign ministry issued a strongly-worded statement condemning the US-led airstrike and missile strike on Iraqi forces fighting Daesh (also known as ISIS ) terrorists.
The statement said: "The attack on popular mobilization units, whether on Iraqi or Syrian territory, is totally unacceptable, and is a clear sign of US-led coalition support for terrorists.
The Iraqi army, police, and popular mobilization units (pmu) ,with the support of friendly neighbouring countries are fighting the terror group, Daesh (or ISIS)."
In December 2016, the Iraqi central government in Baghdad warned Saudi Arabia of the ramifications of meddling in Iraq’s internal affairs, after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Iraq could not realize unity with the presence of the Hashd al-Sha’abi forces.
Riyadh has repeatedly labeled the PMU as a Shia movement and called for the dismantling of the group. However, Baghdad has time and again condemned allegations of sectarian nature against the paramilitary troopers.
