Islamic Resistance in Iraq
al-Moqawamat al-Islamiat fi al-Iraq
المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق
Dates of operationJanuary 2020 – present
Group(s)See groups
IdeologyShia Islamism
Qutbism–Khomeinism
Iraqi nationalism
Anti-Americanism
Anti-Zionism
Part ofAxis of Resistance
Allies Iran
 Syria
Opponents United States
 Israel
Syrian Democratic Forces
Syrian opposition Revolutionary Commando Army
Battles and wars2023 attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (Arabic: المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق, romanized: al-Moqawamat al-Islamiat fi al-Iraq) is an umbrella term for pro-Iran Shia Islamist insurgent groups in Iraq, which has been described as a generic brand or network[1] of ideologically similar groups backed by Iran rather than a group in itself.[2]

In October 2023, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq began launching rockets and drones at U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria, causing minor injuries to American servicemen.[3][4][5][6] The Islamic Resistance in Iraq also used a missile to attack Israel.[7] Brain injuries were the most cited medical result of the five dozen attacks on U.S. forces and have initiated diplomatic efforts by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and more directly by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on a visit to Tehran.[8][9]

Groups

References

  1. 1 2 Caleb Weiss; Joe Truzman (30 April 2021). "Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq". The Long War Journal.
  2. ↑ Hamdi Malik; Michael Knights (21 October 2023). "Profile: The Islamic Resistance of Iraq". The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
  3. ↑ Hammer, Mathias (2023-10-25). "What to Know About the Attacks on U.S. Military Bases in the Middle East". TIME.
  4. ↑ "Iraqi Shiite militia claim drone, rocket attacks on U.S. bases in Syria". Xinhua (via News.cn). 2023-10-19.
  5. ↑ "Fifth drone strike in past week targets U.S. troops". Kurdistan 24. 2023-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Iraqi Islamic Front targets US forces in Syria". North Press Agency. 2023-10-23.
  7. ↑ "Iraqi militant group claims responsibility for missile attack on Israel". Kurdistan 24. 2023-11-03.
  8. ↑ Lolita C. Baldor and Qassim Abdul-Zahra. Associated Press reporters. (18 November 2023). "How the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias". Microsoft Start website Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp. Associated Press reporters. "Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces". Army Times website Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Iran Update, October 18, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  11. 1 2 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.
  12. ↑ "Iran Update, November 3, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  13. ↑ "Infographic: Iraqi Resistance Groups". ISWN. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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