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In a disturbing revelation, a report by the New York Times has shed light on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operative who was involved in an assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump, the 44-year-old daughter of former US President Donald Trump. The plot, allegedly sanctioned by the IRGC, was a response to the elimination of Iranian military chief Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
Mohammad Baqer Al-Saadi, the individual behind the plot, was arrested in Turkey last week and extradited to the United States. According to sources, Al-Saadi had expressed a desire for revenge against the Trump family, echoing the sentiment of “we need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house.” Al-Saadi was said to have made this statement in the aftermath of Soleimani’s killing.
As part of the plot, Al-Saadi had posted a picture of a map showing the location of Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner’s $24 million home in Florida. This brazen attempt at surveillance raises serious concerns about the extent of Al-Saadi’s connections within the IRGC.
Notably, Al-Saadi was found to be in possession of an Iraqi service passport, a special travel document issued to government employees and civil servants, which can only be obtained with the consent of the Iraqi Prime Minister. This suggests that Al-Saadi enjoyed a level of official sanction and support from both the Iraqi and Iranian governments.
Further investigation has revealed that Al-Saadi is a high-ranking operative of both Kata’ib Hizballah and the IRGC. He has been linked to a series of terrorist attacks globally, including the firebombing of the Bank of New York Mellon in Amsterdam, the stabbing of two Jewish victims in London, and a shooting at the US consulate building in Toronto. Al-Saadi’s alleged involvement in these attacks underscores his reputation as a seasoned operative with a knack for planning complex terrorist strikes.
Interestingly, Al-Saadi’s connections to the IRGC extend beyond his operational links. He was said to be close with Soleimani’s replacement, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, who he revered as a mentor. This personal connection has been cited as a significant factor in Al-Saadi’s ability to secure resources for his terror networks.
Following his extradition to the United States, Al-Saadi has been placed in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. This high-security facility is home to other high-profile inmates, including alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
The extradition of Al-Saadi to the United States marks a significant victory for US law enforcement agencies in their efforts to disrupt and dismantle terrorist networks. As the investigation into Al-Saadi’s activities continues, it remains to be seen what further revelations will emerge about the scope and extent of the IRGC’s involvement in global terrorism.