Saraya Awliya al-Dam
| Saraya Awliya al-Dam | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | SAD |
| Foundation | August 2020 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Ideology | Shia Islam Anti-Zionism |
| Notable attacks | 2021 Erbil rocket attacks |
| Part of | Popular Mobilization Forces |
| Allies | Iran North Korea Kata'ib Hezbollah Popular Mobilization Forces (alleged) |
| Opponents | Israel United States Turkey Jordan Palestinian Territory Kurdistan Region |
| Wars | |
Saraya Awliya al-Dam (Arabic: سرايا أولياء الدم), 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, specifically in the Kurdistan Region.
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.