» Iranian intervention in Iraq

Strategy and tactics

Tehran"s strategic objectives in its intervention in Iraq include keeping Iraq"s allied Shia-led government in power and stabilizing its own border.^[28][29]

Iran has attempted to limit its overt military involvement in Iraq as a strategy geared toward avoiding the polarization of Iraq"s Sunni minority, creating popular backlash against Iran among Iraqis, or deepening sectarian tensions.^[29] Most Iranian aid has thus far come in the form of technical assistance, the commitment of special forces troops, and air support. Iranian Brigadier-General Massoud Jazayeri stated that Iran could best help Iraq by providing it direction on its "successful experiments in popular all-around defense" that included "mobilizing masses of all ethnic groups."^[30] Iran believes cooperation and unity among Iraq"s fractious militias is essential in its battle against ISIL.^[28] Ali Khamenei, in remarks delivered on September 15, 2014, credited "the people of Iraq, the Iraqi Armed Forces and the popular forces" for halting the ISIL advance of the previous summer.^[31]

The Washington Post reported Iran has sent more than 1,000 military advisers to Iraq, airstrikes and spent more than $1 billion on military aid.^[32]

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