Iraq criticises US sanctions on firm, militias over ties to Iran | News

BAGHDAD, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Iraq on Saturday criticised US sanctions on a company, individuals and armed groups Washington has said have ties with Iran-backed militias, calling the move "deeply regrettable". The US government on Thursday announced sanctions on the Al-Muhandis company, a firm with links to the Hashed al-Shaabi or the Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF), armed groups trained by Iran during the war against the Islamic State group. Washington also targeted individuals and other Iraqi militias the US Treasury said had aided Tehran in "evading US sanctions, smuggling weapons, and engaging in widespread corruption in Iraq". "The Government of Iraq views this unilateral action as deeply regrettable, as it contradicts the spirit of friendship and mutual respect that...