Iraq ↔ Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps maintains a significant presence in Iraq by funding, training, and arming various Shiite militias and proxy groups as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, the IRGC's activities in the region have led to direct military confrontations with the United States within Iraq, as noted in [5] and [6].

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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 3 facts

accountThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) mobilized Shiite militias in Iraq to counter United States influence, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria actively targeted Israeli assets and interests.

accountIranian-supported groups conducted attacks on United States bases in Iraq and Syria, which contributed to regional escalations including the 2020 United States assassination of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani and prolonged hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center 2 facts

claimThe Badr Organization is a Shiite militia formed in 1982 that has been funded, trained, and armed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and is considered the oldest and most powerful of Iran’s proxies in Iraq.

claimIran's Revolutionary Guards and the elite Qods Force provide arms, training, and financial support to militias and political movements in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, Syria, and Yemen.

Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 1 fact

quoteEuronews reported that 'Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its Quds Force do in Iraq what the East India Company once did in India – plundering wealth to finance an empire.'

Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact

claimThe Popular Mobilization Forces is an umbrella organization for mostly Shiite militias in Iraq that are technically part of the Iraqi armed forces, though some receive aid and training from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org Newlines Institute 1 fact

claimOver the last 30 years, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained extensive control over Iran's military, economy, political, and foreign policy, as well as proxy networks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.

The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Brookings 1 fact

measurementThe United States has struck more than 100 targets in Iraq and Syria associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its assets since late October 2023.