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Iran-backed Militias are Attacking US Bases in Iraq Again // PREVIEW

Nov 14, 2023
Discussion on Iraqi militias tied to Iran attacking US bases in Iraq again. Recent rocket and drone attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria, resulting in damage and injuries. Injuries sustained in recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and US retaliation strikes.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group of Iraqi-based militias with ties to Iran, has been attacking US military sites in Iraq and Syria as a response to US support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
  • The recent attacks by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have injured numerous US military personnel, leading to retaliatory strikes from the US in an effort to protect its personnel and strategic sites in both Iraq and Syria.

Deep dives

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is a long-standing group responsible for attacks on US military sites in Iraq and Syria

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which comprises various Iraqi-based militias with deep ties to Iran, has been attacking US military sites in Iraq for years. The group is not new and has been active since the US invasion in 2003. These Iraqi militias, including groups like Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, Shahba al-Kahaf, Asaib al-Haq, and Khattai Hezbollah, have openly expressed their intent to target the United States over its support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq operates not only in Iraq but also in Syria, launching attacks on US bases and other strategic sites across both countries.

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