Washington officially designates four Iraqi armed factions as “terrorist” organizations.
Washington officially designates four Iraqi armed factions as “terrorist” organizations.
2025-09-17 05:53
Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Wednesday that it had designated four Iraqi factions it described as “allied with Iran” as foreign terrorist organizations.
The ministry said in a statement published on its official website, and seen by Shafaq News Agency, that the al-Nujaba Movement, the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, the Ansar Allah al-Awfiya Movement, and the Imam Ali Brigades were designated as “specially designated global terrorists,” noting that Iran, as “the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism,” continues to provide support to these “militias,” enabling them to plan, facilitate, or carry out attacks across Iraq.
The statement added that these groups carried out attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad and bases hosting US and coalition forces, often resorting to using fake names or proxy groups to conceal their involvement.
The US State Department confirmed that this measure falls within the framework of Presidential National Security Memorandum No. (2) issued by President Donald Trump, which stipulates the application of maximum pressure on Iran to cut off sources of funding for the regime, its agents, and its terrorist partners.
The ministry stressed that the United States will continue to use all available tools to protect its national security interests and prevent terrorist groups from accessing funding and resources.
Earlier today, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson announced the US administration’s intention to designate four Iraqi factions as terrorist organizations, while urging the inclusion of Hadi al-Ameri’s Badr Organization on the list.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Wilson expressed his gratitude to President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and White House Counterterrorism Director Sebastian Gorka.
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