Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have launched attacks on US forces at Baghdad International Airport and Erbil air base. The PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces) has effectively opened a second front, mirroring the insurgency that plagued US forces during 2003-2011.
Yes. Iranian-backed PMF militias have conducted rocket and drone attacks on US positions at Baghdad airport and Erbil air base, effectively opening a second front.
There's growing concern. Iraq's government is caught between the US (its ally) and Iran (its neighbor and major influence). This mirrors the 2003-2011 period when Iraqi militias fought US forces.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
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