Iraqi militia leader accused of leading at least 18 attacks abroad
An Iraqi national has been accused of at least 18 reported terrorist attacks in Europe and Canada against Israeli and U.S. interests in retaliation for the war in Iran.
TL;DR
- An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi, is accused of at least 18 terrorist attacks in Europe and Canada.
- The attacks targeted Israeli and U.S. interests in retaliation for the war in Iran.
- Al Saadi is a commander of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia and proxy for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Alleged attacks include firebombing a Bank of New York Mellon building, attempted bombing of a Bank of America building, and a synagogue attack.
- Kataib Hezbollah previously captured U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was later returned unharmed.
- A U.S. Central Command official stated the militias have not caused significant injuries to U.S. forces nor impacted U.S. goals in Iran.