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Iraqi Militiamen Bullseyed By RPG
Published 3 years ago
Footage from Iraq's war against the Islamic State shows a group of Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU) militants laughing and singing when they are suddenly engaged by an accurate rocket propelled grenade (RPG). Immediately following the blast, the PMU fighters can be hear returning fire with small arms. It's not clear from the footage how many, if any casualties were sustained in the attack.
The PMU represented Iranian interests as well as the Shia sect of Islam within Iraq. Although they fought against the Islamic State, they were infamous for committing their own atrocities within Sunni neighborhoods, including murder, rape, and theft.
Much of the PMU leadership was either Iranian Quds Force or terror leaders who targeted US troops during OIF. However, the US military still provided them with Abrams tanks and air support during the war against ISIS.
