PMF leadership rumors shot down by Iraq
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense denied reports suggesting that Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah has been nominated to replace Faleh Al-Fayyad as head of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
In an official statement, the ministry clarified that 'claims circulating on social media about Yarallah's appointment are false,' affirming that he remains in his current role. It also stressed that 'any information regarding the army, its leadership, or personnel should only be considered credible if published through the ministry's official channels.'
Speculation about Al-Fayyad's potential dismissal has fueled political debate. On January 29, Hadi al-Ameri, Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, denied that the Coordination Framework—a major Shiite political alliance—had made any formal decision on the matter. However, discussions about leadership changes within the PMF reportedly continue.
An informed source revealed that Coordination Framework leaders are evaluating broader government reshuffles, including the possible replacement of Al-Fayyad, to align with shifting political dynamics.
Potential successors include figures from the Daawa Party, an armed faction, and a Coordination Framework-affiliated politician. Meanwhile, Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, is reportedly advocating for his own candidate to take over the PMF leadership.
Al-Fayyad has led the PMF since 2015, following his appointment by then-Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. His appointment followed a series of security-related positions, including serving as Iraq's National Security Advisor.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Houhtis vow deeper strikes into Israel in retaliation for regional attacks
Shafaq News/ Yemen plans to escalate its military campaign in response to Israeli operations across the region, a senior figure aligned with the Houthis (Ansarallah) revealed on Saturday. Adel Rajeh, a member of the Justice and Development Party's Central Committee, told Shafaq News that Yemen remains the 'most active front supporting Gaza,' frequently launching missiles and drones toward Israeli targets. 'More advanced weapons will soon strike deeper inside Israeli territory in retaliation for attacks on Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria,' Rajeh warned. He said that Sanaa has partially imposed an aerial and naval blockade on Israel, complicating its defense strategy, adding that Israeli warships targeted Yemeni ports to disrupt Houthi drone operations. Rajeh acknowledged a 'temporary lull' from other Iran-aligned factions such as Hezbollah and Iraqi factions but asserted they remain active and will soon take more visible action. 'Yemen will play a pivotal role in delivering precise and impactful strikes against the Zionist entity [Israel] using advanced systems,' he declared, positioning the country as a key force in the regional conflict with Israel.
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Israeli drone attack hits Iranian gas facility in Kangan
Shafaq News/ Israeli forces targeted facilities at the South Pars gas field in the port city of Kangan in Iran's Bushehr province, local media reported on Saturday. According to Fars News Agency, the strike triggered a fire in parts of the facility, with firefighting crews working promptly to bring the blaze under control. Local sources and eyewitnesses identified a small drone resembling an unmanned aerial vehicle as the means of attack. Investigations are ongoing, with further details expected as authorities continue to assess the incident. This attack forms part of Operation Rising Lion, Israel's wide-scale offensive launched Friday targeting Iranian military sites, which has been met with Iran's retaliatory strikes under the banner of True Promise 3.
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Netanyahu claims severe damage to Iranian nuclear program
Shafaq News/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday claimed Operation Rising Lion dealt a 'decisive blow' to Iran's uranium enrichment program. In a televised address, Netanyahu asserted that Israeli airstrikes severely damaged Iran's primary enrichment facility, without naming the location, warning, 'Our aircraft will soon fly over Tehran, targeting every asset linked to the regime.' While accusing Iran of planning to stockpile 20,000 ballistic missiles, Netanyahu framed the mission as a response to a 'dual threat' posed by Tehran's missile buildup and nuclear advancement. He also confirmed that senior scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program were among the targets. Calling the strikes just the beginning, Netanyahu vowed continued action. 'What the Iranian regime has felt so far is nothing compared to what it will face in the coming days.'
