Liwa Thar al-Muhandis
Militant organization in Iraq
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Liwa Thar al-Muhandis (Arabic: لواء ثأر المهندس, romanized: liwa' thar almuhandis, lit. 'al-Mohandes’s Revenge Brigade') is a militant organization in Iraq.
| 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 |
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]