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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]

FoundedJuly 25, 2024
Datesactive2024 — 2025
Country Iraq
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Al-Thawriyyun group
جماعة الثوريون
FoundedJuly 25, 2024
Dates active2024 — 2025
Country Iraq
Allegiance Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Active regions Iraq
 Syria
IdeologyShiism
StatusInactive
Part ofAxis of Resistance
Wars
WebsiteTelegram channel
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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][dead link]

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]

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