Iraqi accused of multiple terror attacks in US and Europe arrested and charged
Summary
The US Justice Department arrested an Iraqi man named Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi for his role in nearly 20 terror attacks and attempts across the US and Europe. He faces six terrorism charges linked to two groups, Kata’ib Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), both labeled as terrorist organizations by the US.Key Facts
- Al-Saadi was arrested overseas and brought to US custody, appearing in a Manhattan court.
- He is charged with providing support to foreign terrorist groups, conspiracy to bomb public places, and attempted destruction by fire or explosives.
- The US alleges al-Saadi worked closely with Qassem Suleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, both killed in US airstrikes in 2020.
- Al-Saadi is accused of organizing attacks including a firebombing at a bank in Amsterdam and arson at a synagogue in North Macedonia.
- He posted videos and messages online calling for attacks on American and Zionist targets, aiming to spread fear in the European Union.
- Multiple attacks linked to al-Saadi targeted Jewish sites, causing concern in the UK and prompting official responses.
- A group named Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI), considered a front for these terrorist groups, claimed responsibility for some attacks.
- Al-Saadi allegedly used social media to activate global terrorist cells in support of the IRGC following US and Israeli military actions.
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