09.03.2026 15:11
As tensions rise in the Middle East, the Fatemiyoun Brigade, composed of Iranian-backed Afghan fighters, pledged allegiance to the newly elected religious leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The militia group described themselves as "the sword in the hand of the new leader of the Islamic Revolution," stating that they will continue to participate in regional conflicts alongside Iran and its allies. Experts believe this statement indicates that Iran's proxy forces in the region are quickly rallying around the new leader.
The escalating war between the USA, Israel, and Iran is rapidly changing the balances in the region, and a striking statement has come from the militia forces affiliated with Iran. The Fatemiyoun Brigade, composed of Afghan fighters, announced that they have pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been appointed as Iran's new religious leader.
THE NEW LEADER HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran's religious leader for many years, in airstrikes conducted by the USA and Israel, a leadership change occurred in the country. In a statement made by the Iranian Experts Assembly, it was announced that Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been elected as the country's new religious leader.
NOTABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY
After this development, support messages began to come from militia groups affiliated with Iran. The Fatemiyoun Brigade, organized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and mostly composed of Afghan fighters, announced that they have pledged allegiance to the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
"WE WILL BE THE SWORD IN THE HAND OF THE NEW LEADER"
In a statement made by the Fatemiyoun Brigade, it was expressed that the group sees itself as "a sword in the hand of the new leader of the Islamic Revolution." The militia group stated that they will continue to defend the political and military order established by Iran within the framework of the struggle against the USA and Israel.
The statement also emphasized that Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment to leadership has created new motivation among the Iran-aligned forces, referred to as the "axis of resistance." The Fatemiyoun Brigade announced that its members will continue to stand alongside Iran and allied groups in the ongoing conflicts in the region.
REGIONAL MILITIA FORCES MAY BE ACTIVATED
According to experts, the Fatemiyoun Brigade's declaration of allegiance shows that Iran's proxy forces in the region are quickly rallying around the new leader. It is assessed that militia networks effective in various regions, especially in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, may also make similar statements.
The Fatemiyoun Brigade is known as one of the largest foreign militia forces fighting on behalf of Iran, particularly in the Syrian civil war. The unit, established with the support of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is composed of Shia fighters of Afghan origin.
WAR IS SPREADING TO THE REGION
The escalating war between Iran and the USA-Israel in the Middle East continues to shake regional security balances. Iran's attacks on targets in some Gulf countries and the increase in mutual retaliations have strengthened concerns that the conflict could spread to a wider geography.
Attacks on energy facilities, security crises in the Strait of Hormuz, and the mobilization of militia groups are among the developments that further increase tensions in the region.
Experts indicate that if Iran's regional proxy forces become more actively involved in the war, the conflicts may not be limited to Iran alone and could spread to different points in the Middle East.