Ministry of Defense Denies Alleged Saudi Plans to Target PMF Headquarters

Iraq's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday denied the issuance of an intelligence cable containing information about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's alleged intention to target Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) headquarters. The ministry clarified in a statement that what was circulated through some media outlets and social media platforms regarding this intelligence cable is baseless. It added that the information contained in the aforementioned cable is entirely untrue and does not rely on any official document or source from the ministry. It called on media organizations to refrain from circulating such inaccurate information, which could mislead public opinion and cause confusion. The ministry also urged media outlets and social media users to exercise accuracy when conveying news and to rely solely on official sources for information related to security and military affairs, pointing to its official website and social media platforms as reliable sources.