Security
The dark truth about Saraya Awliya al-Dam and regional violence
Militia factions loudly broadcast their commitment to defending Iraq, but their actions expose a darker reality.
![A member of Saraya Awliya al-Dam (SAD) is carrying a sign claiming responsibility for the attack on Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait on April 5, 2026. [X]](/gc1/images/2026/04/24/55662-sad-600_384.webp)
By Al-Fassel |
Across Iraq, Iranian-aligned militant groups (IAMGs) aim to manipulate public sentiment to expand their own power and influence.
Saraya Awliya al-Dam (SAD), an Iraq-based militia supported by Iran, stands out as a prime example of this deception.
This group routinely claims to protect local families and communities from perceived foreign threats. However, regional security reports confirm their violent campaigns primarily serve their selfish personal ambitions.
They willingly trade regional stability for dominance, leaving a devastating trail of destruction in their wake.
This aggressive group routinely targets military installations across the region to project a false strength.
Intelligence assessments confirm they launched drone strikes against military bases in Syria, Kuwait and Jordan. They deliberately struck the Ali Al-Salem base in Kuwait and the Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan.
These reckless military operations do not protect local populations or advance any genuine domestic interests.
Instead, they are driven by Iranian influence and fierce competition with other IAMGs.
By escalating violence across borders, SAD seeks to outshine rival factions within the IAMGs network.
Their reckless operational methods deliberately endanger the very communities they falsely claim to protect.
Under the guise of tactical innovation, these militants systematically misuse civilian trucks as "human shields." They employ cowardly hit-and-run tactics from populated areas, turning ordinary neighborhoods into active conflict zones.
The diplomatic fallout of this endless power struggle is completely undeniable and tragically real.
Regional news outlets report that these aggressive attacks were swiftly condemned by neighboring countries.
In their quest to strike foreign targets, their erratic weapons could severely damage crucial diplomatic ties.
These unprovoked assaults directly hurt Iraq's foreign relationship with its most important regional partners.
Citizens across the Middle East must recognize these brutal militias for exactly what they truly represent.