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Of the various Syrian groups that were identified under the 'Islamic Resistance in Syria' brand and formed part of the Iranian and Hezbollah-backed 'Local Defence Forces' network, Liwa al-Baqir ("The Baqir Brigade") was arguably the most well-known among them. Originating from Aleppo province and rooted in Bekara tribesmen, the group was thought to be one of the strongest allies for Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.
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