Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces denies armed clash in Samarra

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on Tuesday rejected reports that its units were involved in an armed clash in Samarra, in Saladin province. In a written statement, the group said social media posts claiming fighting had broken out between PMF forces and another party did not reflect events on the ground. The statement said the claims had no basis in reality and were unfounded. It urged the public to rely on official sources for information and to exercise caution when sharing unverified reports. The PMF also warned against the spread of unconfirmed news and rumors, calling on the public to refrain from circulating content that has not been verified through official channels. No further details were immediately available.