The explosion occurred at a weapons depot east of the capital while U.S. aircraft were operating in Baghdad's airspace. The incident follows a series of strikes on PMF sites across Iraq this year that have been attributed to the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Israel. No group has claimed responsibility for the latest blast, which officials characterized as likely accidental.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iraq PMF Blames Damaged Ammunition for Blast at Baghdad Headquarters
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Security and medical sources reported the death of one paramilitary member and four injuries following a detonation at a facility in Baghdad. The Popular Mobilization Forces attributed the cause to a stockpile of damaged ammunition, although other officials claimed there were no casualties. This attribution counters claims on social media that an airstrike hit the headquarters, an allegation that officials said was unsupported by current evidence.
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