Group · Iraq
Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada
Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada is an Iranian proxy militia of Iraqi Shi'a fighters that has deployed to both Syria and Iraq.
- 17 MEF articles
- 2 MEF profile pages
- 4 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 SAYYID AL-SHUHADA | 46348 | FTO; SDGT | Exact name match: Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada |
Source: OFAC SDN List. Check the entry number in OFAC Sanctions List Search.
Militia Events
The Shia Militia Tracker records 4 events naming this group. See the events on the Shia Militia Tracker.
Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Inside the Houthi Network in Iraq |
| September 19, 2025 | At MEF’s Urging, U.S. Designates Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias as Terrorists |
| January 4, 2024 | The U.S. Must Reduce Iranian Influence in Iraq |
| November 25, 2023 | 'The Islamic Resistance in Iraq'- A Brief Overview and Analysis |
| May 13, 2018 | Iran in Syria: "Cognitive Empathy" and Interests |
| June 15, 2017 | Journeys to Mosul |
| June 10, 2017 | The U.S.-Iranian confrontation on the Syria-Iraq Borders: Interview with an Iraqi Militia Official |
| August 6, 2016 | Liwa Sayf al-Mahdi: A Syrian Army Shi'i Militia |
| May 29, 2016 | The 'Martyrs' of Liwa al-Sayyida Ruqayya (The Ja'afari Force) |
| February 26, 2016 | The Dir' al-Watan Brand: Liwa Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi |
| February 24, 2016 | Liwa Dir' al-Watan: A New Pro-Assad Militia in Damascus |
| January 3, 2016 | The Syrian National Resistance: Liwa Khaybar |
Showing the 12 most recent of 17 MEF articles naming Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, the earliest dated December 13, 2014.
Spellings Matched
Mentions are counted when one of these spellings appears as a whole word. See the method.
- Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada
- KSS
- Master of the Martyrs Brigade
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/kataib-sayyid-al-shuhada/