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