Possible Iran-supplied MANPADS and special weapons to Iraqi militias

 

Still from Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH) militia's stylized publicity video, depicting KH possession of QW-1M Vanguard man-portable air-defense system. Complete video HERE.

Considered source for KH possession of QW or Misagh type MANPADS includes their primary sponsor, Islamic Republic of Iran.

COMMENTARY: Iranian and Iraqi sources persist with claims of U.S.-led coalition "air drops" being undertaken to support ISIL. Publicity video of KH in possession of MANPADS may be seen within the context of further promotion of such narrative.

Still of Kata'ib Hezbollah operator of Chinese QW-1 Vanguard or Iranian variant Misagh-1 type MANPADS

Still of Kata'ib Hezbollah operators of of Chinese QW-1 Vanguard or Iranian Misagh-1 type MANPADS

Still of Kata'ib Hezbollah operator of QW-1M Vanguard MANPADS

Pose depicting spotter and operators of QW-1M Vanguard MANPADS

Left: Kurdish peshmerga militiaman in possession of what appears to be Iranian Shaher ("Witnessed") 14.5mm anti-material sniper rifle.

Iraqi militiaman in possession of Iranian Nasir 40mm automatic grenade launcher

Also of Interest:

Iran-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah flags mounted on U.S.-supplied to ISF Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) 6x6 heavy duty all-terrain vehicles and M198 155mm howitzer.

Latest publicity photo of IRGC-QF Commander Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, beside U.S.-supplied to ISF M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle (ASV).

Billboard image of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (left) and the late Ayatollah Khomeini, posted on the median of a busy road in Baghdad, Iraq, 18MAR15. [photo: VOA]

American weapons fielded by Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq

American weapons and equipment fielded by Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah (KH) militia in the war against ISIL, as depicted on video uploaded 25JAN15 on YouTube:

American-supplied, formerly Iraqi Army M1A1M main battle tank on M1070 Truck Tractor and M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-trailer; now in use with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

Note: This former Iraqi Army M1A1M main battle tank may be the same unit adorned with KH flag seen depicted on social media last October 2014.

American supplied, formerly Iraqi Army M113A2 armored personnel carriers; now in use with  Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

American supplied, formerly Iraqi Army Navistar 7000 series heavy lift vehicles; now in use with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

American supplied, formerly Iraqi ERU and Iraqi Army HMMMV type vehicles; now in use with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

American supplied, formerly ISF trucks including Fords, Chevrolets and Dodges; now in use as technicals with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

American supplied, formerly ISF M16 type assault rifles; now in use with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

Iran-supplied Safir tactical vehicles fitted with Fajr-1 twelve-tube 107 mm rocket launchers; in use with Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizbullah militia in Iraq.

A study of allegiance in similar flags, left to right: Iran's IRGC, Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi Kata'ib Hizbullah

Complete video: