Badr-linked PMF Elements Implicated in Militant Attacks
On 29 August, an Iraqi court has sentenced two Badr-linked PMF affiliates to 15 years in prison for their role in a 7 March 2026 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Changes in Coordination Framework Membership
Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework is undergoing membership changes that shift internal balances, voting dynamics, and business openings for its members.