On 11 September, political affairs researcher Haitham al-Khazali, speaking through Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official), said the PMF needed armament, training, camps and infrastructure to develop. His proposal combined weapons and training with permanent military infrastructure rather than commemorative or general support messaging.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official11 Sept, 15:59
“The Popular Mobilization Forces need armament, training, and the construction of camps and infrastructure in order to develop.”
الحشد الشعبي يحتاج إلى تسليح وتدريب وبناء معسكرات وبنى تحتية، من أجل تطويره
endorsement by PMF or government officials by 14 September, or identified funding, locations, units or command arrangements by 18 September; any of these moves this file.