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U.S. authorities have arrested an Iraqi national linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for allegedly conspiring to assassinate Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to President Joe Biden. Mohammad Baqer Al-Saadi, 39, a resident of Iraq, was taken into custody by federal agents at Miami International Airport on charges of making threats against the former First Family.
According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Al-Saadi was motivated by a desire for revenge against the Trump family for the January 2020 drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, a senior commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force. Soleimani’s assassination, carried out by the U.S. military, marked a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, and Al-Saadi’s alleged plot is seen as a retaliatory measure.
Allegations against Al-Saadi suggest that he had been making threats against the Trump family online for several months, posting messages on social media that included graphic depictions of harm and violence. The suspect was allegedly able to gather information about Ivanka Trump’s personal life, including maps of her home in Palm Beach, Florida, which he obtained through public records.
Court documents reveal that Al-Saadi was able to access and disseminate sensitive information about the Trump family through various online platforms, including Twitter and YouTube. His online activities caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which reportedly launched an investigation into his activities last year.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed Al-Saadi’s arrest and charges. “We take these allegations very seriously and will vigorously pursue justice in this matter,” the spokesperson said.
The charges against Al-Saadi come at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, which has seen the Biden administration engage in diplomatic efforts to revive a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. The IRGC has continued to play a major role in Iran’s defense strategy, and the accused suspect’s alleged ties to the organization highlight the ongoing risks associated with Iran’s influence in the region.
Al-Saadi’s alleged plot against Ivanka Trump and his online activities are a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Iranian proxies and sympathizers. As authorities continue to investigate the suspect’s connections to the IRGC, the U.S. government may need to reassess its approach to counter Iranian aggression and protect American interests abroad.