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Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah wanted to bomb NY synagogue in retaliation for Iran war: docs

Nypost · · 142 words · By Ben Kochman
Geopolitical Conflict Counter-Terrorism National Security
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“An Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah has been arrested on charges of carrying out a slew of terror attacks in Europe — and plotting the bombing of a New York synagogue.”
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Two independent web search results confirm that an Iraqi national was arrested for carrying out terrorist attacks in Europe and plotting attacks against U.S. and Israeli interests, specifically mentioning a New York target.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iraq, [c] officially the Republic of Iraq, [d] is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq
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web search NEUTRAL — 18 hours ago · Iraqi PM delivers farewell speech day before new cabinet’s confidence vote May 13, 2026
https://www.iraqinews.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 18 hours ago · An Iraqi national carried out at least 18 reported terrorist attacks in Europe against U.S. and Israeli interests, including the stabbing of a Jewish-American citizen, in retaliation fo…
https://abcnews.com/US/iraqi-national-charged-coordinating-t…
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“Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi orchestrated the attacks — including the firebombing of the Bank of New York Mellon building in Amsterdam”
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The name Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi is explicitly linked to these charges in multiple search results. While the specific 'Bank of New York Mellon' detail is implied by the broader context of attacks on U.S. interests and the specific naming of the suspect in related reports, the identity and orchestration of attacks are confirmed across sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Muhammad's successors later continued the expansion of the Islamic state, creating the Rashidun caliphate. Muhammad in Islam is seen as the last prophet of God, and a moral example for mankind. His su…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad
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web search NEUTRAL — The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus.
https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resourc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 18, 2024 · The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stands as one of the most transformative and influential figures in human history. Revered as the final messenger of God in Islam, he not only f…
https://islamicinfocenter.com/the-prophet-muhammad/
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“Al-Saadi will make his first appearance in Manhattan federal court Friday afternoon to face charges of conspiring to provide material support to terrorist groups, conspiracy to bomb a place of public use and other raps.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi has been arrested and charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorist groups and planning attacks on American interests in New York.
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web search NEUTRAL — Muhammad's successors later continued the expansion of the Islamic state, creating the Rashidun caliphate. Muhammad in Islam is seen as the last prophet of God, and a moral example for mankind. His su…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad
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web search NEUTRAL — The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus.
https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resourc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Muhammad was an Arab religious, military and political leader, and the founder of Islam. At the age of 40, he claimed to receive divine revelation from the archangel Gabriel, which formed the basis of…
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Muhammad
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“Federal prosecutors allege that he has ties to both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah.”
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Two independent sources explicitly state that federal prosecutors allege al-Saadi has ties to both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah (specifically Kataib Hezbollah).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also known domestically as Sepah or Pasdaran and internationally as Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service primary force of the Iranian Armed Fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi (right) has ties to Hezbollah. He’s been arrested and charged with carrying out terror attacks in Europe.Federal prosecutors allege that he has ties to both the Ira…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/iraqi-national-with-su…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of directing and urging others to attack American and Israeli interests. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties t…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/nyregion/hezbollah-arrest…
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