Under Israeli threats, a suspicious explosion struck the PMF headquarters south of Baghdad

Six days before the elections scheduled for Nov. 11, and amid sharp regional tensions between Iran and Israel, a huge blast shook a compound belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) south of Baghdad Nov. 4. The explosion, which occurred in the Jurf al-Naddaf district, killed at least three people and wounded several others.In a brief statement, the predominantly pro-Iran militia group said the incident was “an accident during a technical operation,” caused by “explosive materials left behind by the terrorist gangs of the Islamic State organisation.”However, the timing, which coincided with Israeli warnings about Iran’s growing influence in Iraq, has fueled speculation about a possible covert operation.Israeli sabotage?“Suspicions of Israeli sabotage are circulating, but no evidence or official confirmation, either Iraqi or...