Liwa Thar al-Muhandis
| Liwa Thar al-Muhandis | |
|---|---|
| لواء ثأر المهندس | |
 | |
| Founded | May 21, 2020 |
| Dates active | 2020 — 2023 2026 — present |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Active regions | Baghdad Governorate |
| Wars | |
| Website | Telegram channel |
Liwa Thar al-Muhandis (Arabic: لواء ثأر المهندس, romanized: liwa' thar almuhandis, lit. 'al-Mohandes’s Revenge Brigade') is a militant organization in Iraq.
History
2020
The group appeared on May 21, where it claimed an attack on May 6, against the Baghdad International Airport and another on April 17, against US Chinook helicopters in Baghdad with two missiles.[1]
2021
On July 7, the group declared that "The U.S. military will pay the price for the martyrs", after launching 12 rockets towards the Al-Asad Airbase.[2]
2022
On July 20, The group claimed responsibility for a rocket launcher attack on the Turkish base in Zilkan.[3] On August 21, the group attacked a convoy that was transporting supplies for the International Coalition, with a IED in the Saladin Governorate.[4][5] During the 2022 Gaza–Israel clashes, the group condemned Israel and that "Israel would cease to exist if Allah wills it".[6]
2023
On June 15, the group claimed the murder of an American soldier in 2017, which contradicted the group founding in 2020.[7]
2026
In 2026, the group claimed responsibility for an attack, during the Iran war.[8]
References
- ↑ "Akram Kaabi's Revealing Speech". washingtoninstitute.org. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Profile: Liwa Thar Muhandis | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ↑ "Claiming Without Claiming: Iraqi Militia Responses to Turkish Attacks | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ "IED Attack On US Convoy In Iraq - Islamic World News". 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ↑ EPIC (2022-08-25). "ISHM: AUGUST 18 - 25, 2022". EPIC - Enabling Peace in Iraq Center. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ "During Escalation Between Israel And Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Iran-Backed Shi'ite Factions In Iraq Vow To Support PIJ, But Fail To Deliver". MEMRI. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- ↑ Al-Tamimi, Aymenn Jawad. "Who Killed An American Soldier in Iraq? Conflicting Iraqi 'Resistance' Claims". www.aymennaltamimi.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ↑ "فصائل الواجهة". flo.uri.sh. Retrieved 2026-07-08.