Kata’ib Hizballah Commander with Ties to Iran Arrested for Terror Campaign

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An Iraqi national and commander of Kata'ib Hizballah has been arrested in connection with a series of terrorist attacks in Europe and alleged plots against targets in the United States. This raises serious security concerns regarding international terrorism.

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York unsealed charges this week against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi national and senior Kata’ib Hizballah commander. According to the press release, the charges allege his direct involvement in nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and active plotting against targets on U.S. soil. Connections to IRGC The complaint paints … Read more The post Kata’ib Hizballah Commander with Ties to Iran Arrested for Terror Campaign appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.