DOJ charges dual Iraq-Iran national accused of attempting 20 terrorist attacks
A dual Iraqi-Iranian national accused of plotting terrorist attacks in the United States and helping coordinate nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe on behalf of Iranian-backed terrorist organizations was indicted Thursday, according to the Justice Department.
TL;DR
- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi, a dual Iraqi-Iranian national, was indicted for terrorism-related charges.
- He is accused of plotting attacks in the U.S. and coordinating approximately 18 attacks in Europe.
- Saadi allegedly attempted to facilitate an attack on a New York City synagogue.
- He is described as a longtime operative of Kataib Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Saadi was apprehended abroad before any U.S. attacks occurred.