Islamic Resistance in Iraq

Force in Play

Primary coordinating body for attacks on US facilities in Iraq

American intelligence now says Iran has sharply increased efforts to kill US personnel, with the plotting at what the director of national intelligence called "advanced stages." A memo dated October 23 from Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the threat covers the Middle East and other countries.

Updated Oct 24

Force in Play

Said talks with the government on regulating weapons failed and that it is not bound by any timeline or agreement

The last US troops left Iraq on September 30, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State. Kata'ib Hezbollah, the most powerful Iran-backed militia in the country, said it would suspend military operations, except against aircraft it considers hostile.

Updated Oct 19