Iraq held funeral ceremonies for members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) killed in reported U.S.-Saudi strikes. Mourners gathered to pay their respects as the deaths fuelled regional tensions and renewed attention on the escalating security situation in the Middle East.

Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.

Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) has confirmed that its headquarters across the country were targeted, causing casualties and damage to its facilities.