Islamic Resistance Movement of Azerbaijan
The Islamic Resistance Movement of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Islam Müqavimət Hərəkatı), mostly referred to as Husayniyun, or Hüseynçilər, is an Azerbaijani Shia Islamist armed group, and socio-political movement. It is backed by Iran.
| Islamic Resistance Movement of Azerbaijan | |
|---|---|
| Azərbaycan Islam Müqavimət Hərəkatı | |
| Founder | Tawhid Ibrahim Begli |
| Leader | Tawhid Ibrahim Begli |
| Dates of operation | 2015-present |
| Allegiance | Iran (IRGC) |
| Active regions | Azerbaijan Iran |
| Ideology | Shia Islamism Khomeinism Anti-Zionism Antisemitism Anti-West |
| Status | Active |
| Allies | State allies Iran Syria Non-State allies PMU Hezbollah |
| Opponents | State opponents Azerbaijan Russia United States Turkey Israel Saudi Arabia Non-State opponents GAMOH AMDT Free Syrian Army |
| Battles and wars | Syrian civil war |
| Colours | Yellow and Green |
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