The last attack claimed by the Imam Hussein Brigades occurred in April 2006, but it is unclear whether or not the group was actually responsible. Given the continued presence of coalition forces in Iraq, it is reasonable to assume that members of the Imam Hussein Brigades will remain active, conducting attacks on behalf of the Brigade or other insurgent groups.

Immediate Action is a group that claimed responsibility for a December 2003 arson attack on a vehicle belonging to a construction company in Thessaloniki, Greece.  The attack was carried out by lighting gas canisters under the car, which was parked in front of the offices of a power company.  The arson did minimal damage to the vehicle and the office building; no injuries were reported.  <P><br /><br />In its claim of responsibility, an anonymous caller, who identified himself as a member of Immediate Action, said the attack was in response to the murder of Iraklis Marangakis.  Marangakis was a young man who was apparently shot by Greek police earlier that year. <P><br /><br />Arson attacks such as this one are very common in Greece.  The groups responsible usually consist of loosely affiliated individuals, and are not highly structured organizations.  Oftentimes in claims of responsibility, the groups will espouse solidarity for a political cause or a fellow terrorist group.  The similarities between these various groups have led officials to believe that many of the organizations are made up of the same people, using different names for different incidents.  <br />

Immediate Action is a typical Greek arsonist group that will attack once, and never be heard from again.  Although members of the group might emerge under different names, it is highly likely that Immediate Action will not be responsible for further attacks.

Independent Armed Revolutionary Movement (MIRA)

Armed Commandos of Liberation -- Ally (Suspected)
Armed Forces of National Liberation -- Supported Cause
Macheteros -- Supported Cause

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