US Brands Iraqi Militia and Leader as Global Terrorists – Assets Frozen
Published Date: 8/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has officially labeled Kata'ib al-Imam Ali and Nasr Mohsen Ali Huthele as global terrorists. This means their assets are frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. These actions take effect immediately to protect U.S. security and stop their harmful activities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Assets Blocked; U.S. Transactions Prohibited
The State Department designated Kata'ib al-Imam Ali and Nasr Mohsen Ali Huthele as specially designated global terrorists under Executive Order 13224. Their property and interests in property are blocked (assets frozen), and Americans are prohibited from doing business with them. The determination is dated July 21, 2025 and published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2025.
Leader Linked to Already-Blocked Organization
The notice states that Nasr Mohsen Ali Huthele is a leader of Harakat al-Nujaba, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to a prior determination under E.O. 13224. That connection is explicitly noted in the July 21, 2025 determination.
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