Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Saraya Ansar al-Aqeeda
Designation Status (as of October 6, 2026)
| US State Dept FTO | Not listed official list |
|---|---|
| US Treasury OFAC SDN (SDGT) | Not listed official list |
| UK Proscribed | Not listed official list |
| EU Terrorist Lists | Not listed official list |
| Canada Listed Entities | Not listed official list |
| Australia Listed | Not listed official list |
Profile written 2014 The profile below is the original Jihad Intel text and has not been updated. Designation status above is current.
Not yet designated terrorist by a Western country
Base of operations: Iraq
Saraya Ansar al-Aqeeda ('Supporters of the Creed Brigades') is an Iraqi Shi'a militia that came to prominence as part of the 'popular mobilization' trend since June 2014 and led by Sheikh Jalal al-Din al-Saghir who is tied to the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI). The group maintains a close working relationship with Saraya Ashura of Ammar al-Hakim, another ISCI figure. Claimed areas of operation have included north Baghdad province and parts of Salah ad-Din province.
