Iraqi Militia Commander Arrested in New York for Terror Plot
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the Iraqi Shia militia Kata'ib Hezbollah, in New York City on May 15, 2026. Al-Saadi is alleged to have been planning a series of retaliatory attacks on Jewish sites across the United States and Europe on behalf of Iran. The arrest follows the conclusion of "Operation Epic Fury" and highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-aligned proxy groups to Western security and religious infrastructure.
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Source: The New York Times