Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Liwa al-Shahada
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
Liwa al-Shahada (The Martyrdom Brigade) is a Shi'a militia operating in Iraq, based in al-Zubayr in Basra province. It is affiliated with the office of the religious marja'iyya (Shi'a religious authority) in al-Zubayr and claims several divisions. On account of the marja'iyya affiliation, the militia emphasizes loyalty to Ayatollah Sistani in its banners. It should also be noted the militia has claimed joint martyrs with Iranian proxy Kata'ib Hezbollah and Liwa Ali al-Akbar.
