Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Kata'ib al-Zahara'
Designation Status (as of October 12, 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
Kata'ib al-Zahara' is a Shi'a militia that was led by one Muhammad al-Abyad (now deceased) and Habash al-Tamimi, both of whom reportedly fought in Aleppo in Syria. The militia appears to have originated from the Iranian proxy Faylaq al-Wa'ad al-Sadiq, which has also fought in Aleppo. Some claimed areas of operation include Tikrit and Abu Ghraib.
