Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Quwat al-Kadhimain al-Qitaliya
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 2015 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
Quwat al-Kadhimeen al-Qitaliya (al-Kadhimain Fighting Force) is a Shi'a militia officially affiliated with the Kadhimain holy shrine in Baghdad. In this regard, it is similar to other 'shrine-affiliated' militias like the al-Abbas Fighting Division. The formation was announced on June 2, 2015, officially in honour of the anniversary of Ayatollah Sistani's fatwa for mobilization to defend Iraq and in light of the great challenges still facing Iraq. The main declared area of operation since the formation of this militia has been Amiriya al-Fallujah in Anbar.
