The annual event, part of Iran’s attempt to mobilize opposition to Israel, takes place on the last Friday of Ramadan, is widely covered by Iranian state media, and is backed by pro-Iranian organizations in the Middle East. Shafaq News noted that on March 27, Mojtaba al Husseini, the representative of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iraq, “called on Iraqis to take part in ‘massive rallies with the participation of men and women from all social segments’ on Friday, in observance of International Quds [Jerusalem] Day.” In addition, Iraqi cleric and politician Ammar Hakim and Hadi al Amiri, the leader of the Badr Organization, issued statements to commemorate the day. Shafaq News reported on March 31 that “informed sources revealed on Sunday that all Shiite forces have agreed to discuss the details of the process of integrating all armed factions of the ‘Axis of Resistance in Iraq’ into the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).” A meeting is planned for after the Eid al Fitr holiday, which took place on March 30.
Author: Seth Frantzman
Published at: 2025-03-31 21:02:21
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