Back المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق Arabic İraqda İslam Müqaviməti Azerbaijani Ісламскі супраціў у Іраку Byelorussian خۆڕاگریی ئیسلامی لە عێراق (٢٠٢٠-ئێستا) CKB Resistencia Islámica en Irak Spanish مقاومت اسلامی عراق Persian Résistance islamique en Irak French ההתנגדות האסלאמית בעיראק HE Islamski Ruch Oporu w Iraku Polish Resistência Islâmica no Iraque Portuguese
| Islamic Resistance in Iraq al-Moqawamat al-Islamiat fi al-Iraq IRI | |
|---|---|
| المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق | |
| Leaders | Ahmad al-Hamidawi Akram al-Kaabi Qais Khazali Abu Ala al-Walai Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi |
| Allegiance |  Iran (IRGC) |
| Group(s) | See groups |
| Ideology | Shia Islamism Khomeinism Anti-Americanism Anti-Zionism Anti-imperialism[1] |
| Size | 70,000 |
| Part of | Axis of Resistance |
| Allies | Iran Syria Yemen (SPC) Hezbollah Houthi movement Hamas Palestinian Islamic Jihad |
| Opponents |  United States Israel Jordan |
| Battles and wars | Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria (2023–present) Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) 2024 Iran–Israel conflict April 2024 Iranian strikes in Israel Red Sea crisis |
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI; Arabic: المقاومة الإسلامية في العراق, romanized: al-Moqawamat al-Islamiat fi al-Iraq) is an umbrella network of Iranian-backed Shia Islamist insurgent groups in Iraq. It is an umbrella term used by these groups, when carrying out attacks against American and allied forces in the region.[2][3]
In October 2023, the IRI began launching rockets and drones at U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan and Syria, causing minor injuries to American servicemen until a drone attack killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan on 28 January 2024.[4][5][6][7][8] Since November 2023, the IRI has attacked Israel with multiple drones and missiles.[9] 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.[10][11]
- ^ Honig-Parnass, Tikva; Haddad, Toufic (2007). "10: Expanding Regionally, Resisting Locally". Between the Lines. Haymarket Books. p. 297. ISBN 978-1931859-44-8.
- ^ Caleb Weiss; Joe Truzman (30 April 2021). "Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq". The Long War Journal.
- ^ Hamdi Malik; Michael Knights (21 October 2023). "Profile: The Islamic Resistance of Iraq". The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
- ^ Hammer, Mathias (25 October 2023). "What to Know About the Attacks on U.S. Military Bases in the Middle East". TIME.
- ^ "Iraqi Shiite militia claim drone, rocket attacks on U.S. bases in Syria". Xinhua (via News.cn). 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Fifth drone strike in past week targets U.S. troops". Kurdistan 24. 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Iraqi Islamic Front targets US forces in Syria". North Press Agency. 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Three US service members killed in Jordan drone attack, Biden says". Al Jazeera. 28 January 2024. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Iraqi militant group claims responsibility for missile attack on Israel". Kurdistan 24. 3 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp. Associated Press reporters. "Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces". Army Times website Retrieved 24 November 2023.