Saraya Awliya al-Dam
| Saraya Awliya al-Dam | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | SAD |
| Foundation | August 2020 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Ideology | Anti-Americanism Anti-Zionism |
| Notable attacks | 2021 Erbil rocket attacks |
| Part of | Popular Mobilization Forces (alleged) Islamic Resistance in Iraq |
| Allies | Iran (alleged) North Korea Kata'ib Hezbollah Popular Mobilization Forces (alleged) |
| Opponents | Israel United States Turkey Iraqi Kurdistan |
| Battles and wars | |
Saraya Awliya al-Dam, also referred to by the abbreviation SAD, is a Shi'ite pro-Iran militia based in Iraq. The organization is known for its counter-U.S. operations in Northern Iraq.
In 2021, the group claimed responsibility for the 2021 Erbil rocket attacks, which killed two civilians and injured six more, including an American soldier.
A report by the Washington Institute suggested that they might have connections to Asaib Ahl al-Haq, an Iraqi Shi'a paramilitary.