On 11 September, political-affairs researcher Haitham al-Khazali, speaking through Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official), said the Popular Mobilization Forces needed weapons, training, camps and infrastructure to develop. The channel attributed the proposal to al-Khazali rather than announcing an AAH or PMF decision.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official11 Sept, 15:59
“Political-affairs researcher Dr. Haitham al-Khazali: The Popular Mobilization Forces need weapons, training, camps and infrastructure in order to develop.”
الباحث في الشأن السياسي د. هيثم الخزعلي: الحشد الشعبي يحتاج إلى تسليح وتدريب وبناء معسكرات وبنى تحتية، من أجل تطويره
an AAH or PMF endorsement, identified funding or camp locations, named weapons systems, or implementation orders by 18 September would elevate the proposal beyond commentary; any of these moves this file.