Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Kata'ib Ansar Allah
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 Ansar Allah is a Shi'a militia operating in Iraq, led by one Manadhil Karim al-Shablawi and primarily based in Diwaniya. It identifies itself as part of the 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq' but identifies strongly with Ayatollah Sistani as its spiritual leader.
