US accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in US, Europe
Prosecutors say Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi coordinated at least 20 attacks and sought $10,000 to target Jewish sites with bombings and arson.
- On Friday, U.S. authorities arraigned Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi in Manhattan federal court on six terrorism-related charges following his arrest in Turkey and transport to the United States.
- Prosecutors allege Al-Saadi orchestrated at least 18 attacks across Europe and Canada targeting U.S. and Israeli interests since late February in retaliation for the war in Iran.
- Court documents state Al-Saadi attempted to coordinate bombing a prominent New York City synagogue, offering $10,000 in cryptocurrency to an undercover agent he believed was a cartel member.
- Defense attorney Andrew Dalack labeled Al-Saadi a "political prisoner" and "prisoner of war," arguing the U.S. government is persecuting him solely for past ties to Qasem Soleimani.
- New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated the case illustrates global threats posed by the Iranian regime, with Al-Saadi maintaining close coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps since 2017.
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US charges Iraqi man with organizing synagogue attacks in Europe and NYC on behalf of Iran
An Iraqi man who was recently arrested in Turkey has been charged with plotting an array of attacks against Jewish targets, including on a synagogue in New York City, in response to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. A criminal complaint that was unsealed on Friday claims that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, is a commander in the Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah that functions as a proxy for Iran. The complaint was unsealed when al-Saadi appeare…
Terror leader activated terror cells across Europe to commit 18 attacks against Americans, Jews following Iran war: feds
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, who is a senior official linked to the Iran-backed militia Kata’ib Hizballah, allegedly helped organize and promote the attacks.
US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA
WASHINGTON - A commander of an Iraqi militia has been arrested for his alleged role in planning more than a dozen terrorist attacks in North America and Europe, which prosecutors allege was in retaliation for the Iran war.
L.A. Jewish institution among targets of foiled terrorist attack, U.S. officials say
A Jewish institution in Los Angeles was among the locations targeted in a recently foiled terrorism plot, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton announced this week. The thwarted terrorist attacks were the result of the recent arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of [...]
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