Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Islamist insurgent group in Iraq From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 AnsarallahHamas 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
These 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]
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References
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