Iraq Acts Against Iran-Backed Militias, Freezes Assets
Iraq has taken decisive action. On December 3, 2025, the Iraqi government officially froze the bank accounts of several Iran-backed militias. These groups include Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis, and multiple Iraqi factions under the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The order came directly from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Authorities acted swiftly to block millions of…