Iran-backed Iraqi Harakat al-Nujaba defending Damascus - Imagery

Imagery recently uploaded depicting Iran-backed Iraqi Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba (HHN) deployed at Damascus; participating alongside Pro-Syrian Arab Republic forces in the Jobar and Abbasin district against current offensive conducted by Al-Qaeda aligned forces.

HHN small unit force equipped with accessorized AK-type assault rifles and RPG launcher fitted with what may be an Iranian PG-7-AT projectile.

Right-side arm patch imagery appears to feature likenesses of Ayatollah Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sistani.

Detail of patch featuring likenesses of Ayatollah Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sistani

Far right: Cleric associated with  Iraqi Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, holding what may be a smart phone

Non-HHN personnel, appearing to coordinate movements of Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba

Non-HHN personnel patch, featuring imagery of cross and shield

Non-standardized outfitting and equipment of Iraqi Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujab

Depicted HHN small unit deployment, transported in two late model Hilux trucks 

COMMENT: Publicity serves to promote multinational aspect of allied forces aligned with Syrian Arab Republic, in the war against Al-Qaeda aligned forces and ISIL.

[H/T Amir Toumaj at Foundation for Defense of Democracies]