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== Attacks == == Attacks ==

=== Amirli strike === === Amirli strike ===

On 19 July 2019 unidentified ] bombed a base belonging to the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces base in ], close to the town of ]. An airstrike wounded two Iranians after it struck a base that housed advisers from Iran and Lebanon, while a second strike hit a weapons depot, causing a large fire and the destruction of several ].<ref name="1VOA" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Drone targets base of Iran-backed militia in northern Iraq |first= |last= |url= https://www.foxnews.com/world/drone-targets-base-of-iran-backed-militia-in-northern-iraq |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> The US Central Command ] denied responsibility for the bombing. Israeli news site ] has claimed that Israel struck the base using ] ].<ref name="Har" /> On 19 July 2019 unidentified ] bombed a base belonging to the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces base in ], close to the town of ]. An airstrike wounded two Iranians after it struck a base that housed advisers from Iran and Lebanon, while a second strike hit a weapons depot, causing a large fire and the destruction of several ].<ref name="1VOA" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Drone targets base of Iran-backed militia in northern Iraq |first= |last= |url= https://www.foxnews.com/world/drone-targets-base-of-iran-backed-militia-in-northern-iraq |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> The US Central Command ] denied responsibility for the bombing. Israeli news site ] has claimed that Israel struck the base using ] ].<ref name="Har" />


Iran reported on July 30 that the attack had killed a senior IRGC commander Abu Alfazl Sarabian.<ref>{{cite news |title=Iran admits a Revolutionary Guard commander killed in an 'Israeli attack' in Iraq on July 19 |first= |last= |url= http://jcpa.org/iran-admits-a-revolutionary-guard-commander-killed-in-an-israeli-attack-in-iraq-on-july-19/ |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> Iran reported on July 30 that the attack had killed a senior ] (IRGC) commander Abu Alfazl Sarabian.<ref>{{cite news |title=Iran admits a Revolutionary Guard commander killed in an 'Israeli attack' in Iraq on July 19 |first= |last= |url= http://jcpa.org/iran-admits-a-revolutionary-guard-commander-killed-in-an-israeli-attack-in-iraq-on-july-19/ |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref>


=== Camp Ashraf strike === === Camp Ashraf strike ===

On 27 July 2019 ], one of the biggest bases in Iraq, was attacked by what Iraqi military sources described as one or more ] jets. The attack struck a consignment of ballistic missile launchers and living quarters of IRGC officers and PMF personnel. Some sources reported that up to 40 people were killed in the attack.<ref name="2nd" /> According to Iraqi and Iranian sources the attacks were carried out by Israeli ] aircraft.<ref>{{cite news |title=REPORT: ISRAEL LAUNCHED TWO ATTACKS ON IRANIAN TARGETS IN IRAQ IN JULY |first= |last= |url= https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Israel-expanding-attacks-against-Iranians-in-Syria-and-Iraq-report-597128 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> On 27 July 2019 ], one of the biggest bases in Iraq, was attacked by what Iraqi military sources described as one or more ] jets. The attack struck a consignment of ballistic missile launchers and living quarters of IRGC officers and PMF personnel. Some sources reported that up to 40 people were killed in the attack.<ref name="2nd" /> According to Iraqi and Iranian sources the attacks were carried out by Israeli ] aircraft.<ref>{{cite news |title=REPORT: ISRAEL LAUNCHED TWO ATTACKS ON IRANIAN TARGETS IN IRAQ IN JULY |first= |last= |url= https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Israel-expanding-attacks-against-Iranians-in-Syria-and-Iraq-report-597128 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref>


=== Southern Baghdad strike === === Southern Baghdad strike ===

Explosions rocked a PMF weapons depot in southern ] on 12 August killing one and injuring 29 civilians.<ref>{{cite news |title=Explosions at ammunition warehouse kill one and injure 29 in Baghdad |first= |last= |url= https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/explosions-at-ammunition-warehouse-kill-one-and-injure-29-in-baghdad-1.897639 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> A spokesman for Iraq's Interior Minister said that an examination of the warehouse showed that the explosion was not caused by an internal failure but by a third party that attacked the warehouse and caused a fire.<ref>{{cite news |title='US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq' |first= |last= |url= http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/267390 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Satellite firm says images of bombed Iraqi site indicate it was hit in airstrike |first= |last= |url= https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-firm-says-images-of-bombed-iraqi-site-indicate-it-was-hit-in-airstrike/ |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> Explosions rocked a PMF weapons depot in southern ] on 12 August killing one and injuring 29 civilians.<ref>{{cite news |title=Explosions at ammunition warehouse kill one and injure 29 in Baghdad |first= |last= |url= https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/explosions-at-ammunition-warehouse-kill-one-and-injure-29-in-baghdad-1.897639 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref> A spokesman for Iraq's Interior Minister said that an examination of the warehouse showed that the explosion was not caused by an internal failure but by a third party that attacked the warehouse and caused a fire.<ref>{{cite news |title='US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq' |first= |last= |url= http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/267390 |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Satellite firm says images of bombed Iraqi site indicate it was hit in airstrike |first= |last= |url= https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-firm-says-images-of-bombed-iraqi-site-indicate-it-was-hit-in-airstrike/ |newspaper= |date= |accessdate=}}</ref>


Revision as of 00:31, 17 September 2019

2019 Israeli airstrikes in Iraq
Part of Iran–Israel proxy conflict
DateJuly 19, 2019 – present
(5 years, 5 months, 1 week and 3 days)
LocationIraq
Status Ongoing
Belligerents

 Israel

Supported by:
 United States
(according to PMF and Iran)

File:Popular Mobilization Forces (Iraq) logo.jpg Popular Mobilization Forces

Supported by:
 Iran
Strength
F-35 Lightning II
(Alleged by Israel)
IAI Harop (alleged by Iran)		 Unknown
Casualties and losses
None 47 killed
2 injured
1 civilian killed
29 civilians injured
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Template:Campaignbox 2019 Iran Crisis The 2019 Israeli airstrikes in Iraq began as unidentified drone or aircraft bombings of the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) bases in Iraq starting on 19 July 2019. Several Iraqi, Iranian and Israeli officials have blamed Israel for the attacks but Israel initially neither confirmed nor denied its role. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted responsibility for the attacks on 20 August 2019, claiming that "Iran is not immune anywhere". Israel confirmed responsibility for the strikes on 22 August 2019, which was later followed by a US confirmation.

Attacks

Amirli strike

On 19 July 2019 unidentified drones bombed a base belonging to the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces base in Iraq, close to the town of Amirli. An airstrike wounded two Iranians after it struck a base that housed advisers from Iran and Lebanon, while a second strike hit a weapons depot, causing a large fire and the destruction of several ballistic missiles. The US Central Command CENTCOM denied responsibility for the bombing. Israeli news site Debkafile has claimed that Israel struck the base using IAI Harop loitering munition.

Iran reported on July 30 that the attack had killed a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Abu Alfazl Sarabian.

Camp Ashraf strike

On 27 July 2019 Camp Ashraf, one of the biggest bases in Iraq, was attacked by what Iraqi military sources described as one or more Israeli Air Force jets. The attack struck a consignment of ballistic missile launchers and living quarters of IRGC officers and PMF personnel. Some sources reported that up to 40 people were killed in the attack. According to Iraqi and Iranian sources the attacks were carried out by Israeli F-35 aircraft.

Southern Baghdad strike

Explosions rocked a PMF weapons depot in southern Baghdad on 12 August killing one and injuring 29 civilians. A spokesman for Iraq's Interior Minister said that an examination of the warehouse showed that the explosion was not caused by an internal failure but by a third party that attacked the warehouse and caused a fire.

Iraq closed its airspace to all unauthorized flights on 13 August, including to the US coalition. Iraqi Prime Minister also ordered all military camps and munitions warehouses to be moved outside Iraqi cities following the explosions that killed one civilian and wounded 29.

Balad Air Base strike

Blasts hit a PMF arms depot on 20 August close to the Balad Air Base. A PMF source said the arms depot was specifically targeted by an aerial bombardment.

Israel confirms responsibility

On 22 August 2019 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had been carrying out operations against Iran in Iraq, saying "We are working against Iranian consolidation—in Iraq as well." US officials also confirmed that Israel was behind the attacks later in the day.

Al-Qa'im

On 25 August 2019 a PMF convoy was hit by two drones near the Syrian–Iraqi border town of Al-Qa'im, killing six, including a senior commander. PMF blamed Israel for the attack. It came as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was making a speech in response to an alleged Israeli attack at their stronghold in Dahieh, Lebanon.

See also

References

  1. "Netanyahu confirms Israeli military operating in Iraq".
  2. "In Major Shift, Israel Twice Struck Iranian Targets in Iraq 'Using F-35'".
  3. ^ "Tehran sources: An Israeli Harop drone attacked pro-Iranian Iraqi militia base NE of Baghdad".
  4. ^ "Second Israeli attack on Iranian targets in E. Iraq reported by Iraqi sources".
  5. ^ "Drone Attack Hits Shiite Militia Base in Northern Iraq".
  6. "Netanyahu hints Israel behind strikes on Iraq, says Iran not immune anywhere".
  7. ^ "Netanyahu Confirms Israel Acting Against Iran in Iraq".
  8. ^ "AMERICAN OFFICIALS CONFIRM ISRAEL BEHIND STRIKES IN IRAQ – REPORT".
  9. "Drone targets base of Iran-backed militia in northern Iraq".
  10. "Iran admits a Revolutionary Guard commander killed in an 'Israeli attack' in Iraq on July 19".
  11. "REPORT: ISRAEL LAUNCHED TWO ATTACKS ON IRANIAN TARGETS IN IRAQ IN JULY".
  12. "Explosions at ammunition warehouse kill one and injure 29 in Baghdad".
  13. "'US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq'".
  14. "Satellite firm says images of bombed Iraqi site indicate it was hit in airstrike".
  15. "Iraq takes security measures following mysterious blasts blamed on Israel".
  16. "Iraq closes airspace even to US Coalition flights after suspected Israeli raid".
  17. "Explosion rocks arms depot north of Iraq's Baghdad".
  18. "As Hezbollah Leader Blasts Israel, Iran-backed Militias Struck on Iraq-Syria Border".
  19. "Iraq paramilitary: Israel behind drone attack near Syria border".
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