Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Force hit by airstrikes near Iraq-Syria border

Amid tensions between United States and Iran, and two airstrikes on Friday morning, reportedly targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF) in Iraq-Syria border. This was first reported by Sputnik citing Arabic langu outlet Al Mayeen.

According to reports, two F351s fighter aircrafts that belonged to  Israeli Air Force struck trucks and individuals near border.  Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF) has been designated as a terrorist organisation by United States. It is also kwn as 'Hashd al-Shaabi'.

Tensions between Iran and US

 tensions between Iran and US escalated after US on January 3, hit Baghd International Airport, following which deputy commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and Iran's Quds forces chief Qassem Soleimani were killed.

After killing, Iran threatened US of "harsh retaliation." Soon, two airstrikes were reported near US Embassy in Baghd’s Green Zone on Saturday and Sunday.    

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After second attack at Green Zone, Donald Trump threatened to strike 52 Iranian sites in Islamic Republic if any Americans were harmed. Earlier on Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hit back at Trump and reminded him of Iran Air flight 655 incident where 290 passengers lost ir lives. However, soon on Wednesday,  Al-Ass and Ebril airbases in Iraq that house  US and coalition forces were hit by multiple rockets.

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(WITH ANI INPUTS)