Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Kata'ib Thawrat al-Abbas
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 Thawrat al-Abbas ("Al-Abbas Revolution Battalions") is a Shi'a militia led by one Ala' Abu Saiba' with Sheikh Sabah al-Ruba'ie as his deputy. Claiming a number of formations such as Liwa Muslim ibn Oqail and Liwa Dhu al-Fiqar for special operations, the militia defines itself as part of the "Islamic Resistance" and most notably claims to operate in Diyala and Salah ad-Din provinces. The militia openly identifies ideologically with Iran and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
