Leaders in the Popular Mobilization Forces revealed that their headquarters in the Nahran Omar area of Basra Governorate were subjected to an airstrike, resulting in casualties among their personnel. The command clarified that the targeted forces were on high alert to secure religious events and protect border crossings, noting that their presence is strictly limited to protection and training duties, away from any combat roles. Official authorities confirmed the launch of a high-level investigation to determine the circumstances of the attack, as the PMF announced a preliminary toll of dozens of casualties following strikes across multiple governorates.