THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells… - inkl Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim ​fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and ​Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said. A number of their members were drawn from Islamic Resistance in Iraq, ​an umbrella group of hardline Shi'ite factions with thousands of fighters. But the new groups operate outside its command structure, reporting directly to the IRGC, according to the sources, who include two Iraqi military officials, another security official and five local militia commanders. Also Read:Iran's Revolutionary Guards say missiles targeted US base in Jordan The establishment of the new Iraqi cells, which has not previously been reported, reflects a shift in IRGC tactics aimed at preserv…

Exclusive-Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say <p>June 19 (Reuters) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters.</p><p>Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said.</p>

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf ... Reuters Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi 'ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said. A number of their members were drawn from Islamic Resistance in Iraq , an umbrella group of hardline Shi'ite factions with thousands of fighters. But the new groups operate outside its command structure, reporting directly to the IRGC, according to the sources, who include two Iraqi military officials, another security official and five local militia commanders. Also Read: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say missiles targeted US base in Jordan The establishment of the new Iraqi cells, which has not previously been…

Exclusive-Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells t Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 19, 2026 · Last updated: June 19, 2026 June 19 (Reuters) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said. A number of their members were drawn from Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of hardline Shi'ite factions with thousands of fighters. But the new groups operate outside its command structure, reporting directly to the IRGC, according to the sources, who include two Iraqi military officials, another security official and five local militia commanders. The establishment of the new Iraqi cells, which has not previously been reported, reflec…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf ... The establishment of the new Iraqi cells, which has not previously been reported, reflects a shift in IRGC tactics aimed at preserving Iran's ability to project force across the region. Reuters 19 June, 2026, 07:30 pm Last modified: 19 June, 2026, 07:32 pm Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami reviews military equipment during an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022. Photo: IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Summary New groups report directly to Iran's IRGC, bypassing established militia networks, sources say Iraqi officials say the groups carried out drone attacks against Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE New Iraqi PM Zaidi condemns attacks, pledges joint inquiry with Gulf states Iran says its support for 'resistance groups' is not up for discussion Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi s…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf ... Iran’s Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbours, sources say Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 19, 2026, 02:04 PM Updated Jun 19, 2026, 02:28 PM Listen BAGHDAD - Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said. A number of their members were drawn from Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of hardline Shi’ite factions with thousands of fighters. But the new groups opera…

Exclusive-Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to ... Audio By Carbonatix June 19 (Reuters) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa against sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between April 20 and May 17, three of the sources said. A number of their members were drawn from Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of hardline Shi’ite factions with thousands of fighters. But the new groups operate outside its command structure, reporting directly to the IRGC, according to the sources, who include two Iraqi military officials, another security official and five local militia commanders. The establishment of the new Iraqi cells, which has not previously been reported, reflects a shift in IRGC tactics aimed at preserving Iran’s ability to project fo…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard set up Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say <p>Cells' covert establishment, posing a challenge to new Iraqi PM's balancing act between DC and Tehran, may have been spurred by other local pro-Iran factions' readiness to disarm</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guard-set-up-iraqi-cells-to-attack-gulf-neighbors-sources-say/">Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guard set up Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/AP26115684862239-e1781860419702-1024x640.jpg" title="Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guard set up Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>