Terror group claiming London attacks outed as Iran proxy
A group claiming responsibility for attacks in London has been identified as an Iranian proxy by the US. Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has been linked to nearly 20 incidents targeting Jewish interests. The US Department of Justice has filed a complaint against a militia commander associated with HAYI for planning these attacks.
- ▪Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has claimed responsibility for a series of arson attacks in London and Europe.
- ▪The US Department of Justice has identified HAYI as a front for Kata’ib Hezbollah, an Iraqi Shia paramilitary group.
- ▪The complaint against militia commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi alleges he planned at least 20 attacks against US and Israeli interests.
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