Report Claims 20 PMF Personnel Killed in Iraq Attack

“The invasion of Iraq—the sacred land of the Prophets, Imams, and Saints—by the House of Saud and American imperialism; Shia, Sunni, and Christian defenders martyred.”

Shiite News: The article describes Iraq as a sacred land for prophets, imams, and saints, revered by Muslims of different schools of thought. It alleges that attacks carried out overnight targeted areas of Iraq, describing the incident as a serious crime.

According to the report, 20 members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/Hashd al-Shaabi) were killed. It states that the force was established to help protect Iraq’s holy sites and includes members from various religious and sectarian backgrounds, including Shia, Sunni, Hanafi, Maliki, Salafi, and Christian volunteers.

The article further alleges that Baghdad, Basra, and Karbala were among the areas targeted during the attacks and criticizes those it holds responsible.

It also questions whether religious scholars and leaders who regularly comment on public affairs will condemn the reported attacks. The article specifically mentions Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, asking whether he will issue a statement regarding the incident.

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The report concludes by arguing that Muslims around the world are asking whether religious leaders have a responsibility to condemn those responsible for attacks that reportedly killed individuals from different religious backgrounds while they were serving in Iraq.