Ankara hides meeting between Turkish foreign minister and Iran-backed Shiite militia leader during Iraq visit
The ministry omitted Fidan’s meeting with Qais Al-Khazali, leader of the Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militia Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq who was designated as a terrorist by the US in 2019
Trained to Kill: Iranian Mullahs’ militia group
Members of the Basij appear in plainclothes which makes it extremely difficult for people to identify them before being attacked
The National Interest: The problem with Turkey’s Proxy Militias isn’t just military – Analysis
National leaders are learning that relying on Turkish-backed forces comes at a serious political and diplomatic costs