Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Kata'ib Assad Allah al-Ghalib
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 Assad Allah al-Ghalib (Conquering Lion of God Battalions) is a Shi'a militia operating in Iraq. Despite one of its logos and name being similar to Liwa Assad Allah al-Ghalib that fights both in Iraq and Syria, it is not part of Liwa Assad Allah al-Ghalib: indeed, the secretary general for Liwa Assad Allah al-Ghalib says Kata'ib Assad Allah al-Ghalib has engaged in illegitimate appropriation of name and branding. Kata'ib Assad Allah al-Ghalib is led by Abu al-Ghayth al-Hassani.
Ideologically, Kata'ib Assad Allah al-Ghalib identifies with Iran and has claimed operations primarily in the vicinity of Baghdad. Evidence also suggests some links with the Martyr Sadr Forces Formations.
