Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Islamist insurgent group in Iraq
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is an umbrella term for pro-Iran insurgent groups in Iraq. These groups all have a similar ideology and are backed by Iran to fight against the Western world and particularly the United States.[1][2]
| Islamic Resistance in Iraq al-Moqawamat al-Islamiat fi al-Iraq | |
|---|---|
| المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق | |
| Leaders | Ahmad al-Hamidawi Akram al-Kaabi Qais Khazali Abu Ala al-Walai |
| Dates of operation | 3 January 2020[source?] – present |
| Ideology | Iraqi nationalism Shia Islamism Khomeinism Anti-Americanism Anti-Zionism |
| Size | 70,000 |
| Part of | Axis of Resistance |
| Allies |  Iran Syria Yemen Hezbollah Ansarallah Hamas Palestinian Islamic Jihad |
| Opponents |  United States Israel Peshmerga Islamic State |
| Battles and wars | Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria
Israel–Hamas war (2023–present) Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) Operation True Promise |
Groups
changeThese are the groups which are often or sometimes called the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq":
- Kata'ib Hezbollah[3]
- Popular Mobilization Forces[4]
- Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba[3][5]
- Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq[3][6]
- Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada[3]
- Badr Organization[3]
- Ashab al-Kahf[3][1]
- Kata'ib al-Imam Ali[3]
- Saraya Awliya al-Dam[1]
- Al-Fadl al-Abbas Brigades[1]
- Katibat al-Sabiqun[1]
- Liwa al-Khaybar[1]
- Zulfiqar Forces[1]
- Avenger Brigades[1]
- League of the Revolutionaries[1]
- Revenge of Muhandis Brigade[1]
- Tashkil al-Waritheen[2]
- Al-Zafirin Group[5]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Caleb Weiss; Joe Truzman (30 April 2021). "Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq". The Long War Journal.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hamdi Malik; Michael Knights (21 October 2023). "Profile: The Islamic Resistance of Iraq". The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Iran Update, October 18, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "The Future of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dana Taib Menmy; Oliver Mizzi (8 November 2023). "Who is the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, the mysterious group attacking US and Israeli targets over Gaza?". The New Arab.
- ↑ "Iran Update, November 3, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.