Iraq is on edge, politicians accuse Israel, US of airstrikes - Analysis
In Iraq, these groups are not just armed, but also have an umbrella political party, called Fatah Coalition, to which they are linked.
Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) advance towards the city of Al-Qaim, Iraq November 3, 2017(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN