Kataib Hezbollah

Dossier

Who

Kataib Hezbollah — Iraqi Militia. Artesh's archive holds 5,336 stories naming Kataib Hezbollah. The 37 most recent, from 20 July 2026 to 1 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets Donya-e-Eqtesad (1), Tehran Times (1) and international and independent outlets VOA Persian (25), Radio Farda (5), BBC Persian (2), Iran Herald (1). Affiliations: Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily. On 22 July 2026, Radio Farda and VOA Persian reported: "Ahmadi Moghadam Resigns; Hossein Ashtari Appointed Commander of Police Force" / "Arrest of 'Murder Suspect' Zahra Fakour Sabour; Lawyer: Details are 'Ethical and Confidential'".

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 2 stories)

1 Oct — Trump Calls Emirati Pilot's Assistant a 'Hero' (BBC Persian). Donald Trump praised an Emirati pilot's assistant as a hero during a call with Netanyahu. FlyDubai has suspended flights to Israel following an incident. Iran claims to have received a response from the U.S.

1 Oct — Iraqi Shiite Militias Celebrate US Troop Withdrawal as Historic Victory (Iran Herald). Shiite militias in Iraq, including Kataib Hezbollah, celebrated the complete withdrawal of US troops as a significant victory over American influence in the region. This event marks the end of a 20-year military presence by the US in Iraq.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 1 story)

30 Sep — U.S. Fighter Jets and Spy Drones Flying in Iraq (Donya-e-Eqtesad). Kata'ib Hezbollah has reported ongoing violations of Iraqi airspace by U.S. military aircraft. This situation involves U.S. forces and Iraqi sovereignty, raising concerns about regional security and foreign military presence in Iraq.

August 2026 (Mordad–Shahrivar 1405, 2 stories)

19 Aug — Escalating Tensions Between Iranian-Backed Militia Groups and the Iraqi Government (BBC Persian). Tensions have escalated between Iranian-backed militia groups and the Iraqi government following the arrest of a Nujaba Movement official.

18 Aug — Kataeb Hezbollah Sets Conditions for Cooperation with Iraqi Government on Weapons (Tehran Times). 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 resistance forces.

July 2026 (Tir–Mordad 1405, 32 stories)

30 Jul — U.S. Military Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Amid Rising Tensions (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). 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.

29 Jul — Understanding the Role of Iranian-Backed Armed Groups in Iraq (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). The article provides an overview of Iranian-backed armed groups operating in Iraq, detailing their origins, affiliations, and roles in regional conflicts.

22 Jul — Canadian-Made Engines Do Not Prevent ATR Aircraft from Entering Iran (Radio Farda). Iran is close to finalizing a contract to purchase 20 ATR aircraft, overcoming previous obstacles related to Canadian-made engines. The deal is significant for enhancing Iran's air fleet capabilities, particularly for short-haul routes.

22 Jul — Demands of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic from the Representatives of the Tenth Parliament (Radio Farda). Ayatollah Khamenei met with the Tenth Parliament representatives, emphasizing the need for a revolutionary stance against U.S. policies and urging clarity in political opposition.

22 Jul — Seizure of 10 Chinese Fishing Vessels in Iranian Waters (Radio Farda). Iran has seized 10 Chinese fishing vessels for unauthorized entry into its territorial waters, not for illegal fishing practices.

22 Jul — New Research: Iranian Hostage-Taker in Australia Had Schizophrenia (Radio Farda). A new report reveals that Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, the Iranian hostage-taker in Sydney, suffered from chronic schizophrenia and had a troubled mental health history.

22 Jul — Ahmadi Moghadam Resigns; Hossein Ashtari Appointed Commander of Police Force (Radio Farda). Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari has been appointed as the new commander of Iran's police force, replacing Ismail Ahmadi Moghadam, who confirmed his resignation was at his own request.

and 25 more that month, in the timeline.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

Donya-e-Eqtesad highlighted the presence of U.S. fighter jets and spy drones in Iraq, while Tehran Times focused on Kataeb Hezbollah's conditions for cooperation with the Iraqi government on weapons. BBC Persian reported on escalating tensions between Iranian-backed militia groups, including Kataeb Hezbollah, and the Iraqi government. Iran Herald described Iraqi Shiite militias, likely including Kataeb Hezbollah, celebrating the U.S. troop withdrawal as a historic victory. VOA Persian covered Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's statement attributing an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan to Iranian proxy groups, which could include Kataeb Hezbollah.

Sanctions

OFAC lists "KATA'IB HIZBALLAH" under IRAQ3, FTO, SDGT. This is an administrative designation, not a court finding; the official record is linked on this page.

Often mentioned with

The names that appear most often in the same stories as Kataib Hezbollah: Arrest, Iraq. These are co-mentions in Artesh's archive, not statements about relationships.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 18, 2026.

🚫 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 5,336 mentions in news coverage, most recently on October 1, 2026.

A sanctions designation is an administrative measure, not a criminal conviction. Always confirm identity against the official record. See all sanctioned entities in our coverage.