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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq – ‘Ashab al-Kahf attacked three convoys moving logistic supplies and equipment for the US-led coalition in Iraq within three days.
The first supply convoy came under attack in the central province of Babylon on April 4. ‘Ashab al-Kahf shared footage of the attack, which was carried out with an improvised explosive device (IED).
The second and third supply convoys were attacked in Babylon and the southern province of Dhi Qar on April 7. Both convoys were targeted with IEDs. ‘Ashab al-Kahf released a photo showing the aftermath of the attack in Dhi Qar.
Click to see full-size image. Source: ‘Ashab al-Kahf Telegram channel (https://t.me/Alkhuf)
The three attacks were carried out in the framework of the al-Qa’im Operations. ‘Ashab al-Kahf kicked off the operations on April 3. Back then, the pro-Iranian group demanded a complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
‘Ashab al-Kahf and several other pro-Iranian factions in Iraq have been attacking US-led coalition supply convoys and bases for more than two years now in response to the assassination of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Deputy-Commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, and Commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Qassim Soleimani.
Despite facing some serious security threats in Iraq as well as in Syria, Washington appears to be determined to keep its troops in the two countries for the long term.
In a recent statement, the Pentagon’s deputy assistant secretary for defense for the Middle East, Dana Stroul, said that the US will maintain its military presence in Iraq and Syria to fight the continued threat of ISIS and Iran-backed proxies.
