U.S.-supplied M1114 up-armored HMMWV bearing unit markings of Iraqi Army 3-34 Battalion, 9th Division
T-72M main battle tank before Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali checkpoint
ISIL position to be assaulted by Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali force
Advancing elements of Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali infantry equipped with AKM and AKMS type assault rifles, and RPG-7 type rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali infantry squad equipped with AKM and AKMS type assault rifles, PKM type machine gun and RPG-7 type rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
Advancing elements of Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali infantry equipped with AKM and AKMS type assault rifles, and RPG-7 type rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali gunner equipped with PKM type machine gun
Gunner outfitted in very used tactical coverall and patches of ISOF, equipped with PKM type machine gun
Motorized elements of Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali forces, Battle of Baiji
Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali equipped with Iranian variant RPG-7 and PKM type machine gun
Iran-backed Kata'ib al-Imam Ali gunner poses next to crossed-out ISIL graffiti
Photos: Islamic Republic News Agency