Iraqi PMF redeploys near Syria border
DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – Forces affiliated with Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) redeployed on Saturday to new positions near the Syria–Iraq border, bringing in heavy and advanced weapons.
The redeployment comes two days after the PMF withdrew from several sites following U.S. airstrikes that targeted their positions near the border area.
A security source, who requested anonymity, told North Press that PMF forces repositioned in 17 secondary sites and two main headquarters near the al-Sekak border crossing, while another position was established inside the Iraqi border city of Al-Qa’im.
The source said that the PMF transferred heavy and advanced weaponry to the area, including rocket launch platforms and mortars.
According to the source, the forces redeployed into facilities that previously belonged to the Iraqi Army. Only Iraqi army flags are currently raised over the sites, the source added.
The movements follow heightened tensions along the Syria–Iraq border after recent U.S. strikes targeted PMF positions in western Iraq.
Border areas between eastern Deir ez-Zor in Syria and Iraq’s Anbar Governorate have frequently witnessed military activity involving Iraqi armed factions, U.S. forces, and other regional actors.