WorldTekhno.com – The Israeli military said that troops from the Imam Hussein Brigade of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, led by Zulfiqar, have arrived in southern Lebanon to assist Hezbollah.
Quoted by Russia Today in Arabic, Israeli military spokesman Avichai Adraee said the presence of Zulfiqar and his troops was aimed at overcoming a series of losses suffered by the Hezbollah group in recent weeks.
The Imam Hussein Brigade was made up of volunteers who had been intensively trained in guerrilla warfare and urban warfare tactics. This brigade is also equipped with sophisticated weapons and military equipment.
On 3 November 2023, the Israeli army reported that the Imam Hussein Brigade had arrived in southern Lebanon to assist Hezbollah in its conflict with Israel. The arrival of these troops has raised concerns in Israel, which believes it could aggravate the conflict.
Here is some information on the Imam Hussein Brigade:
○ Founded in 2013.
○ Formed by volunteers who have been intensively trained.
○ Equipped with sophisticated weapons and military equipment.
○ Involved in conflicts in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen.
○ Arrived in southern Lebanon on 3 November 2023.
The following are some of the objectives of the Imam Hussein Brigade:
○ Assisting pro-Iranian militias in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen.
○ Increasing Iran’s influence in the Middle East region.
○ Against Israel
The arrival of the Imam Hussein Brigade in southern Lebanon has raised concerns in Israel, which believes it could aggravate the conflict.
The following are some of the strengths of the Imam Hussein Brigade:
• Manpower: The Imam Hussein Brigade has approximately 10,000 personnel, made up of volunteers from Iran and other countries.
• Expertise: The Imam Hussein Brigade has experience in guerrilla warfare and urban warfare tactics.
• Armament: The Imam Hussein Brigade is equipped with advanced weaponry and military equipment, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-tank weapons and anti-aircraft guns.
The arrival of the Imam Hussein Brigade in southern Lebanon has increased the strength of Hezbollah, which is a pro-Iranian militia in Lebanon. This has raised concerns in Israel, which believes this could escalate the conflict.
The following are some of the strengths of the Imam Hussein Brigade that could further escalate the conflict:
• Personnel strength: The Imam Hussein Brigade could increase Hezbollah’s strength in its conflict with Israel.
• Expertise: The Imam Hussein Brigade has experience in guerrilla warfare and urban warfare tactics, which could pose a threat to Israel.
• Armament: The Imam Hussein Brigades are equipped with advanced weaponry and military equipment, which could give Hizbullah an advantage in its conflict with Israel.
However, it should be remembered that the Imam Hussein Brigade is not the only factor that could escalate the conflict. Another factor that could further escalate the conflict is the policies of Israel and Hizbollah.***
