Iran’s Iraqi killer sits in an American cell. Trump must sanction Baghdad if it shields the others
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi has been indicted for orchestrating attacks against American and Jewish targets. His capture in Turkey and subsequent transfer to U.S. custody presents an opportunity to dismantle Iran's proxy network in Iraq. The U.S. is urged to pressure Baghdad to extradite remaining operatives and impose sanctions if they refuse.
- ▪Al Saadi directed nearly 20 attacks against American and Jewish targets.
- ▪He has been linked to the deaths of hundreds of American service members.
- ▪Al Saadi threatened Ivanka Trump and coordinated with Iranian leaders.
- ▪His capture allows the U.S. to target the leadership of Kata’ib Hizballah.
- ▪The U.S. may impose sanctions on Iraq if it continues to shield Iranian-backed operatives.
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The Department of Justice indicted 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi for directing nearly 20 attacks and plots against American and Jewish targets across Europe and the United States. This is not abstract terrorism. Kata’ib Hizballah, the Iranian proxy he commanded in Iraq, has the blood of hundreds of American service members on its hands. Recommended Stories Foreign influence operations are fueling the anti-data center movement I’m no Trump fan. But giving him props cost me friends American energy dominance depends on permitting reform From the roadside bombs and sniper attacks that slaughtered U.S.
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