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Airstrikes target Iran-backed PMF near Iraqi-Syria border

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ANI Middle East

Airstrikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraqi-Syria border on Friday morning, Sputnik reported citing Arabic-language outlet Al Mayadeen.

According to some reports, two F-351s fighter aircraft belonging to Israeli Air Force struck trucks and individuals near the border.

Popular Mobilization Forces, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, has been designated as terrorist organisation by the United States.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Jan 10 2020 | 6:24 AM IST

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