The Islamic Movement of Iraq is a Shi'ite extremist groups in Iraq, formed during 2014. Whilst the group is opposed to the Islamic State (IS), it follows a similar strategy whereby atrocities committed, such as beheadings, are released on social media, such as You Tube and Facebook. The Islamic Movement of Iraq follows a trend of the formation of various small Shi'ite militias groups to counter the IS. However, its propaganda tactic of posting atrocities is unique to this Shi'ite group. These groups reportedly act independently from Iraq authorities and are open in admitting that they are receiving funds from Iran and support from Iran's Revolutionary Guards.