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Amid tensions in West Asia, five blasts hit Iran-backed military bases in Iraq, at least three injured

Tension is increasing between Iran and Israel. Both countries are continuously attacking each other. Meanwhile, five blasts took place at Iran-backed military bases in Iraq on Saturday. At least three people were injured in this. However, the reasons for the blasts have not been known yet.

Investigation into the blasts is ongoing

According to Muhannad al-Anaji, a member of the security committee in the Babylon governorate, south of Baghdad, the explosions occurred at a site specifically belonging to the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). The blasts at the Kalsu military base in al-Mashrou district on the highway north of Babylon governorate are under investigation.

denied the allegations

Iran suspects that this blast is a conspiracy somewhere by Israel. However, Israeli and US officials have vehemently denied these allegations. According to a media report, the PMU is an Iraqi paramilitary group mostly supported by Shia Iran. The PMU is affiliated with the local administration and has strong ties to Shi’ites in Iran that have long dominated Iraqi politics.

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas

Let us tell you, these blasts have happened at a time when Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza in response to the October 7 attack. It is said that Iran had a hand somewhere behind the attack on Israel. A series of attacks this month between Israel and Iran have exposed the ongoing secret war.

This is a matter of tension between Iran and Israel

Iran’s embassy in Damascus was attacked. Seven people, including two top commanders of Iran’s army, were killed in this attack. Iran had accused Israel of this attack. Iran had warned that if Israel attacked them they would hit back with more force. After this, Iran had recently attacked Israel with more than 300 missiles and drones. However, these missiles and drones could not penetrate Israel’s air defense.


		

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