"The paramilitaries involved in the convoy are part of what are known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, which first formed in 2014 to combat the extremist group known as the 'Islamic State.'"
A convoy of trucks carrying Iraqi paramilitaries crossed into Iran, purportedly for a humanitarian mission, but suspicions arose regarding their true purpose. Experts believe that even if fighters are included, they would not significantly influence a war dominated by airstrikes and regional military strategies. The convoy is seen as a show of force by Iran, potentially signaling a threat to the US and its allies. The internal dynamics in Iraq, particularly involving the Popular Mobilization Forces, pose a more significant concern for stability in the region.
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