Is Muqtada al-Sadr A-List?
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No — Muqtada al-Sadr is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2003C$10M
Founds the Mahdi Army
Emerges as a key figure in the resistance movement.
2008B▲$100M+$90M
Mahdi Army Disbanded
Announces the disbanding of the Mahdi Army.
2016B$300M+$200M
Anti-Corruption Protests
Leads protests against government corruption.
2022B$500M+$200M
Retires from Politics
Announces his complete withdrawal from political life.
2026B$500M
Influential Shia Leader
Remains a key figure in Iraqi Shia politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026