Iraqi Armed Groups Deployed to Iran Amid US Talks of Ground War

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A convoy of paramilitary forces from Iraq, affiliated with the Hashd al-Shaabi group, has entered Iran. The convoy, which consisted of dozens of pickup trucks carrying packaged cargo, arrived in Khuzestan province on Saturday and Sunday. According to reports, the group was accompanied by men in military attire, some of whom wore clerical turbans.

The Fars news agency reported that the movement carried 70 tonnes of food and medical supplies. The convoy started its journey from Basra in southern Iraq and crossed the border into Iran at Shalamcheh. Local residents were seen welcoming the group, with Shia Muslim songs playing in the background.

Iranian authorities have welcomed the arrival of the Iraqi forces, describing it as a “humanitarian aid convoy”. The Iranian government has stated that the country does not face a shortage of essential goods, but the presence of the Iraqi forces has sparked speculation about potential ties between Iran and Iraq.

The Hashd al-Shaabi group is part of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which has claimed responsibility for attacks on US interests in Iraq. The PMF has also been targeted by Iranian authorities. There were reports online that some Iraqi forces had been spotted in Tehran, but these claims have not been verified.

US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in overthrowing the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that “one regime was decimated, destroyed; they’re all dead”. Washington has been preparing for a series of ground incursions on Iranian soil to take control of strategic islands.

Source: Al Jazeera