The Iran-backed Iraqi militia announced it postponed a retaliation strike that had been scheduled for today, citing the call of a martyr and appreciation for certain political leaders. The group warned that 'the blood of our martyrs is the fuel of our steadfastness.'
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed coalition of Shia militias, announced Friday evening that it postponed a planned retaliation strike against U.S. and Saudi assets in the region. The group said the decision was made in response to the call of the martyr Abu Hassan Al-Amari and in appreciation of stances taken by 'some righteous political leaders,' urging those who 'sit in their chairs, violating blood and sovereignty' to reconsider.
The statement did not specify a new date for the operation or provide details on the targeted assets. It reaffirmed that 'the blood of our martyrs is the fuel of our steadfastness' and warned that sovereignty will not be restored through 'timid statements.'
The announcement comes amid a broader backdrop of heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. As The Zioneer has reported, previous planned U.S. strikes on Iran were postponed in late July, and Israeli and U.S. forces have remained on high alert. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out multiple attacks against U.S. bases in the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
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