Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Liwa Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas: Iraq Formation
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
Background: The Shiite Jihad in Syria and its Regional Effects (p. 52)
Based on the brand of Shi'a jihad in Syria known as Liwa Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, this "Iraq Formation" was first announced in March 2014 and claimed Sadrist Sheikh Qasim al-Ta'ie as its spiritual leader. It was however eventually disowned by the original Liwa Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas.
