Kataib Hezbollah
کتائب حزبالله
Iraqi Militia
🚫 Sanctions record
Kataib Hezbollah (Iraqi Militia) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAQ3, FTO, SDGT programs. Artesh has recorded 5,333 mentions in news coverage, most recently on August 19, 2026.
- Listed name
- KATA'IB HIZBALLAH
- Programs
- IRAQ3, FTO, SDGT
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View Timeline →Escalating Tensions Between Iranian-Backed Militia Groups and the Iraqi Government
Tensions have escalated between Iranian-backed militia groups and the Iraqi government following the arrest of a Nujaba Movement official. Kata'ib Hezbollah has threatened retaliation against…
Kataeb Hezbollah Sets Conditions for Cooperation with Iraqi Government on Weapons
An official from the Iraqi resistance group Kataeb Hezbollah has outlined specific conditions for future cooperation with the Iraqi government regarding the weapons held by…
U.S. Military Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Amid Rising Tensions
The U.S. military has conducted strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, specifically targeting groups like Kataib Hezbollah, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, and the Badr Organization. This…
Understanding the Role of Iranian-Backed Armed Groups in Iraq
The article provides an overview of Iranian-backed armed groups operating in Iraq, detailing their origins, affiliations, and roles in regional conflicts. Key groups include Kata'ib…
Kata'ib Hezbollah Declares Support for Iran in Event of War
A senior official from Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah announced that resistance groups are prepared to support Iran with immediate action if a war occurs against it.…
Iranian Mourners Burn Trump Effigy During Khamenei Funeral Procession
During a funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, mourners in Mashhad burned a giant Lego-style effigy of US President Donald…
Kata'ib Hezbollah Warns US Against Intervention for Israel, Threatens American Bases
Kata'ib Hezbollah has issued a warning to the US, stating that any military intervention in support of Israel will lead to severe repercussions, including targeting…
Iran's Drone Attacks Against Gulf Countries are Political Messaging
Drone attacks on Gulf states by Iran or its proxies are seen as political messaging amidst diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States. The…
Iran Proposes EUR50m Bounty for Assassination of Trump and Netanyahu Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian lawmakers are considering a EUR50 million bounty for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid rising tensions…
Iran's Strategy of Using Disposable Operatives for Attacks in the West: Insights from US Report
US authorities have identified Mohammed Saad Baqer al-Saadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi national and senior commander in the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, as a key figure…
Kata'ib Hezbollah Commander Linked to Terror Plot Against American Jews
Federal prosecutors have revealed that a commander from Kata'ib Hezbollah was involved in planning attacks in Europe and a firebombing plot against a synagogue in…
US Arrests Senior Commander of Iran-Backed Kataib Hezbollah
The US Justice Department has arrested an Iraqi national who is a senior commander of the Iran-backed armed group Kataib Hezbollah. This action highlights ongoing…
Kataib Hezbollah Commander Linked to Planned Attacks in New York City
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, is accused of orchestrating attacks in Europe as part of Iran's retaliation…
Kataib Hezbollah Commander Charged with Plotting Attacks on U.S. Jewish Sites
A commander of Kataib Hezbollah, a powerful Iranian proxy in Iraq, has been charged with planning attacks on Jewish sites in the U.S. This incident…
Iran Update Special Report, May 15, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and Critical Threats Project (CTP) published a daily update on May 15, 2026, analyzing the ongoing war…
Iran Update Special Report, April 19, 2026
Iran is reportedly attempting to establish a 'protection racket' in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding fees for priority transit and enforcing compliance with IRGC protocols.…
US Urges Iraq to Prevent Attacks on Diplomatic Sites Linked to America
The US State Department has summoned the Iraqi ambassador following a drone attack on a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad, attributed to Iran-aligned groups. This…
Kataib Hezbollah Releases US Journalist Shelly Kittleson on Condition of Immediate Departure from Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi armed group, announced the release of US journalist Shelly Kittleson on the condition that she leaves Iraq immediately. This incident highlights…
US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released by Kataib Hezbollah Under Conditions
US journalist Shelly Kittleson is set to be released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the militia Kataib Hezbollah, which has stipulated that she must…
Pro-Iran Militia in Iraq Releases Kidnapped American Journalist
Kataib Hezbollah, a pro-Iran militia in Iraq, has announced the release of an American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad last month. This incident highlights…