Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
Summary
An Iraqi man named Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of planning terrorist attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish synagogue in New York. He allegedly worked with Iranian-backed terrorist groups and tried to hire someone to carry out a bombing in April.Key Facts
- Al-Saadi is charged with supporting Iranian-backed terrorist groups like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Kata'ib Hizbollah.
- He is accused of planning about 18 attacks against U.S. and Israeli interests in Europe since March 9.
- Prosecutors say he tried to recruit an undercover agent to bomb a prominent Jewish synagogue in New York.
- He showed photos and maps of the synagogue and other Jewish centers, including ones in Los Angeles and Arizona.
- Al-Saadi allegedly agreed to pay $10,000 in cryptocurrency for the attack, sending $3,000 as a down payment.
- Authorities arrested Al-Saadi after the planned attack date of April 6.
- Court documents include pictures of him meeting with Qasem Soleimani, the former IRGC leader.
- Al-Saadi appeared in court in Manhattan and remains in custody, with his next hearing scheduled for June 29.
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