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In Photos: Iran-allied Islamic Resistance claims 19 attacks against US bases in Iraq

Updated On: 04 April, 2026 06:41 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella body of Iran-backed militia, has carried out 19 drone and missile attacks targeting the United States' bases in Iraq and in the region on Friday (local time), Al Jazeera reported. (Pics/AFP)

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The Iran-backed militia has been attacking US bases in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

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The Iran-backed militia has been attacking US bases in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Meanwhile, an Iraqi police source told Al Jazeera that there's been an attack against the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)'s headquarters in al-Qaim in western Iraq. An air raid was also reported on the headquarters of the 34th Brigade of the PMF in Mosul.

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Meanwhile, an Iraqi police source told Al Jazeera that there's been an attack against the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)'s headquarters in al-Qaim in western Iraq. An air raid was also reported on the headquarters of the 34th Brigade of the PMF in Mosul.

Shia military factions The Islamic Resistance and the PMF, have been part of several proxy wars in the region.

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Shia military factions The Islamic Resistance and the PMF, have been part of several proxy wars in the region.

Earlier on Thursday, the Baghdad US Embassy issued a security alert, warning that Iran-aligned militia groups may be planning attacks in central Baghdad.

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Earlier on Thursday, the Baghdad US Embassy issued a security alert, warning that Iran-aligned militia groups may be planning attacks in central Baghdad.

In a post on X, the embassy cautioned that such groups "may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours," raising concerns over the safety of US citizens and installations in Iraq.

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In a post on X, the embassy cautioned that such groups "may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours," raising concerns over the safety of US citizens and installations in Iraq.

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