Al-Thawriyyun group
| Al-Thawriyyun group | |
|---|---|
| جماعة الثوريون | |
 | |
| Founded | July 25, 2024 |
| Dates active | 2024 — 2025 |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Allegiance | 
Islamic Resistance in Iraq |
| Active regions | Iraq.svg.png){kind=small} Syria |
| Ideology | Shiism |
| Status | Inactive |
| Part of | Axis of Resistance |
| Wars | |
| Website | Telegram channel |
The Al-Thawriyyun group (Arabic: جماعة الثوريون, romanized: jamaeat althawriuwn, lit. 'Revolutionary group') was a small pro-Iranian militant organization which active in Iraq and Syria.[1]
History
Activities
The group was founded on July 25, 2024 in Iraq after launching rockets at Conoco and Al-Asad Airbase in the Attacks on US bases during the Gaza war belonging to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq,[2][3][4] according to the group, the attacks were called "Ya Ali al-Murtadha" and "Ya Fatima al-Zahra",[5][6] no damage was done to the base.[7]
On August 5, 2024, the group launched attacks on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraqi Forces subsequently arrested 5 people related to the attack, injuring 5 people.[8][9]
On October 27, 2025, the group claimed to have carried out a drone and rocket attack against US forces in the Al Tanf garrison.[10]
Situation
According to Ahmed Al-Abidi, the group is a facade for the Kata'ib Hezbollah, such as Ashab al-Kahf and Liwa Thar al-Muhandis.[11]
After the group claimed responsibility for the attacks on Al-Asad Airbase, the group disappeared and has remained inactive since 2025.[12]
References
- ↑ Aldroubi, Mina; Mahmoud, Sinan. "Iraq in the crossfire: US interests and pro-Iran militias under attack across country". The National. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ Cafarella, Jennifer (2024-07-27). "Iran Update, July 26, 2024". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Closing Up Shop: Tehran-Backed Militias in Iraq to Stop Attacks on Israel After Defeat of Hamas and Hezbollah - The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari". 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ↑ "Iran Update, July 28, 2024". Critical Threats. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ Zelin, Aaron Y. (2024-07-26). "New statement from al-Thawriyun: "Targeting the American Occupation Base in Deir al-Zour Near the Conoco Field"". Muqawamalogy. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Zelin, Aaron Y. (2024-07-25). "New statement from al-Thawriyun: "Targeting the Ain al-Assad Base of the American Occupation"". Muqawamalogy. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Brie Stimson, Jennifer Griffin (2024-07-25). "Rockets launched at US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ Cafarella, Jennifer (2024-08-07). "Iran Update, August 6, 2024". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Al-Thorioun Group Responsible For Recent Attacks On Us Bases In Iraq, Syria - Islamic World News". 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Iran Update, October 28, 2024". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ↑ "Who are the revolutionaries that adopted the attack on Ain al-Asad?". Waradana. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ حسين, عماد (2026-03-12). "مرشد جديد وخيارات محدودة.. الفصائل العراقية في المعركة الإقليمية". جمار (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-04-18.