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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq's Iran-aligned armed group Harakat al-Nujaba on Wednesday renewed its allegiance to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, pledging to remain committed to the path of his predecessor, Ali Khamenei, and declaring its readiness for all developments in the current regional confrontation.
In a statement, the group reaffirmed its commitment to Khamenei, referring to a recent message in which the new Iranian leader praised the unity of resistance fronts and the steadfastness of Iran-aligned groups across the region.
“We pledge to him that we remain steadfast with him on the path of the beloved martyr leader—the path of resistance, honor, dignity, and freedom—and fully prepared for all developments of this phase,” the group said.
The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over the prospects of renewed military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, despite recent diplomatic efforts to secure an agreement.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has continued showcasing its military capabilities, unveiling a new underground missile facility on Tuesday, while warning that any further American attack would trigger a forceful response.
Nujaba's declaration also comes as Baghdad faces mounting pressure to bring Iran-aligned armed factions under state authority.
The group has been among the most vocal opponents of proposed amendments to legislation regulating the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), rejecting provisions intended to consolidate the force under unified military command and curb the autonomy of its constituent factions.
The Iraqi government has set June 30, 2027, as the deadline for bringing all weapons under state control. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has said understandings have been reached with five armed factions to relinquish their weapons, although several powerful groups, including Nujaba and Kataib Hezbollah, have challenged aspects of the process.
The group has also warned against amendments to the PMF Service and Retirement bill, arguing that they would undermine the paramilitary network's status and privileges.
Nujaba also congratulated the Muslim world on what it described as “great victories” against the United States and Israel, claiming that the blood of Ali Khamenei and other slain leaders and civilians had become a "curse" and "nightmare" for their adversaries.
“Let them know that after tasting the bitterness of defeat, we shall make them taste the bitterness of humiliation, disgrace, and subjugation,” the statement read.
