Group · Pakistani fighters (Iran, Syria)
Liwa Zainabiyoun
Liwa Zainebiyoun (People of Zainab Brigade) is a contingent of Pakistani Shi'a fighters in Syria, officially fighting to defend the Sayyida Zainab shrine in Damascus.
- 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZAYNABIYOUN BRIGADE | 26348 | SDGT; IRGC; IFSR; IRAN-HR | Exact name match: Zaynabiyoun Brigade |
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 |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Who Is Alireza Arafi, the New Member of Iran’s Interim Leadership? |
| April 18, 2025 | Undercover in Syria: How MEF Built a Secret Network in the Heart of a Conflict |
| January 28, 2022 | Hezbollah-Linked Pakistani Shia Islamists Fundraise Across North America and Europe |
| January 14, 2021 | Biden Inherited Immense Leverage over Iran. Will He Use It? |
| June 27, 2020 | Muslim Congress: America Is Israel's Puppet; Jewish State Will Be Annihilated after 20 Years |
| May 19, 2018 | A symphony of destruction on the Golan |
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- Liwa Zainabiyoun
- Zainabiyoun
- Zaynabiyoun Brigade
- Liwa Zainebiyoun
- Zaynabiyoun
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Liwa Zainabiyoun,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/liwa-zainabiyoun/