US charges Iraqi militia commander with terrorism offences
Summary
The US has charged Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an Iraqi militia commander, with planning multiple terrorist attacks in North America and Europe. He is accused of targeting Jewish sites and US interests as revenge for conflicts involving Iran and has been arrested and brought to the US for trial.Key Facts
- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi is a commander in Kataib Hezbollah, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US.
- He was arrested in Turkey and handed over to the FBI before being transported to the United States.
- Saadi faces six terrorism-related charges connected to planning attacks in Europe, Canada, and the US.
- The attacks allegedly targeted Jewish institutions and US or Israeli interests.
- Attacks included bombings, arson, and stabbings in cities such as Liège, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, London, Antwerp, Paris, and Munich.
- Saadi reportedly coordinated with the late Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani before his death in 2020.
- Prosecutors say Saadi tried to hire people to bomb and set fire to Jewish centers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Saadi’s lawyer claims he is politically prosecuted and should be treated as a prisoner of war.
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