17.09.2025 21:41
In a statement made by the U.S. Department of State, it was announced that the Iran-affiliated groups operating in Iraq, including the Al-Nujaba Movement, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Ansar Allah al-Awfiya Movement, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali, have been added to the list of "foreign terrorist organizations."
The US has designated 4 Iran-backed militia groups operating in Iraq as 'foreign terrorist organizations'.
US 'TERROR' LIST EXPANDS
In a written press release by the US Department of State, it was stated, "The US continues its fight against Iran, a leading supporter of terrorism in the world, and the attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on US personnel and facilities. The Iran-backed militia groups, including the Al-Nujaba Movement, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Ansar Allah al-Awfiya Movement, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali, have been added to the foreign terrorist organizations list."
"GROUPS HAVE CARRIED OUT ATTACKS ON US AND COALITION FORCES' BASES IN BAGHDAD"
The statement noted that these groups had previously been designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT), stating, "Iran continues to provide support that enables these militias to plan, facilitate, or carry out attacks across Iraq. Iran-backed groups have carried out attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad and the bases where US and Coalition forces are located. These groups often use front names or proxy groups to conceal Iran's direct role," it was expressed.
"TARGETING THE CUTTING OF REVENUES OF THE IRANIAN REGIME"
The statement indicated that this decision supports President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" policy on Iran under the 2nd National Security Presidential Memorandum. In the US Department of State's statement, it was said, "This policy aims to cut off revenues to the Iranian regime and Iranian militia groups. The US will continue to use all available tools to protect its national security interests and prevent financing and resources from reaching terrorists."