Islamic Resistance in Iraq

Iraqi Islamist insurgent group

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq refers to an informal network of Iranian-backed Shia Islamist factions in Iraq. The name is used by members of the network when carrying out attacks against American forces or its allies in the region. IRI does not represent the official position of the Iraqi government and consists of militias that operate outside the formal command structure of the Iraqi armed forces. It is part of the Axis of Resistance.

Houthis Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil

Houthis Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, while Iraq launched an investigation into the strikes amid heightened regional tensions.