DOJ charges dual Iraq-Iran national accused of attempting 20 terrorist attacks A dual Iraqi-Iranian national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi, has been indicted for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in the U.S. and coordinating nearly 20 attacks across Europe. Prosecutors state Saadi attempted to facilitate an attack on a New York City synagogue and is linked to Iranian-backed terrorist organizations. He was apprehended abroad before any U.S. attacks could be carried out.

• 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.