Group · Iraq
Kata'ib al-Imam Ali
- 7 MEF articles
- 2 MEF profile pages
- 2 militia events
Profiled on MEF Sites
- Shia Militia Tracker profile Iraqi militia record: affiliations, leaders and dated events.
- Jihad Intel group profile Origins, leadership, ideology and attacks of the group.
OFAC Designation Status
| SDN Name | Entry | Program | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATA'IB AL-IMAM ALI | 54314 | FTO; SDGT | Exact name match: Kata'ib al-Imam Ali |
Source: OFAC SDN List. Check the entry number in OFAC Sanctions List Search.
Militia Events
The Shia Militia Tracker records 2 events naming this group. See the events on the Shia Militia Tracker.
Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | At MEF’s Urging, U.S. Designates Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias as Terrorists |
| August 21, 2019 | Suspected Israeli Strikes in Iraq Raise Fears of Escalation in Iran Proxy Fight |
| May 13, 2018 | Iran in Syria: "Cognitive Empathy" and Interests |
| July 12, 2017 | After Liberation, Will Mosul Fall to Iran? |
| June 10, 2017 | The U.S.-Iranian confrontation on the Syria-Iraq Borders: Interview with an Iraqi Militia Official |
| March 8, 2017 | Liwa al-Mukhtar al-Thiqfi: Syrian IRGC Militia |
| August 12, 2015 | Liwa al-Sayyida Ruqayya: Recruiting the Shi'a of Damascus |
Spellings Matched
Mentions are counted when one of these spellings appears as a whole word. See the method.
- Kata'ib al-Imam Ali
- Imam Ali Brigades
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Kata'ib al-Imam Ali,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/kataib-al-imam-ali/