Recent reports reveal U.S. strikes targeting Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria resulted in the deaths of 12 Afghan fighters, part of the Fatemiyoun Brigade. This group, largely composed of thousands of Afghan refugees, has been active since the Syrian civil war. The individuals were reportedly offered $500 a month, schooling for their children, and Iranian residency in exchange for their service. Iranian media and social platforms affiliated with the Guards have released the names and photographs of the deceased. In a related incident, Iran-backed militants killed three junior U.S. Army soldiers as a retaliatory measure.
U.S. Strike Killed #Afghans Recruited to Fight for #Iran. They were part of the #Fatemiyoun Brigade, a largely overlooked force that dates to the height of the #Syrian civil war a decade ago. @farnazfassihi https://t.co/5mVhcCExbP
To teach the US a lesson, Iran-backed militants killed 3 of the most junior soldiers in the US Army. To teach Iran a lesson, the US killed 12 poor Afghans. https://t.co/iluWe9OD08
“the 12 fallen men weren’t Iranians. They were Afghans” some of “thousands of Afghan refugees [recruited] to fight, offering $500 a month, schooling for their children, and Iranian residency.” https://t.co/SThNOtxIUL
U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran https://t.co/dlhEbQT5dK @farnazfassihi
"Iranian media affiliated with the Guards and social media platforms dedicated to the Fatemiyoun published the names and photographs of the slain Afghans and said they were killed in U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria." https://t.co/bmeXYd8eDt