Ikhwan raid on Busayya

The Ikhwan raid on Busayya in Iraq occurred on 5 November 1927. Elements of the Ikhwan, mainly consisting of the Mutayr tribe under Faisal al-Duwaish, raided southern Iraq, clashing with Iraqi troops near Al Busayya This attack later became known as the beginning of the Ikhwan rebellion.

Ikhwan raid on Busayya
Part of Ikhwan Revolt
Date5 November 1927
Location
Al-Busayyah, Mandatory Iraq
Result See aftermath section
Belligerents

Ikhwan

  • Mutayr tribe

Mandatory Iraq

  • Local police force
  • Allied iraqi tribes

United Kingdom

  • Royal Air force
Commanders and leaders
Faisal al-Duwaish Faisal I
Strength
90 300-700 soldiers and 7 british fighter planes
Casualties and losses
Unknown 500+ killed and 5 british fighter planes shot down
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