Iraq Confronts Military Strikes Amid Rising Tensions

On March 10, 2026, Iraq reported airstrikes that killed four members of the Iran-affiliated Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Kirkuk, amidst heated military tensions in the region. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated during a call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iraqi territory should not be utilized for attacks in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The airstrikes, which the PMF attributed to U.S. forces, signify a continuation of military engagement in Iraq as actors on both sides heighten their operations against opposing factions.