Ivanka Trump, the daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, was allegedly the target of an assassination plot linked to an Iraqi militant accused of carrying out and coordinating a series of terror attacks connected to Iran-backed groups, according to reports citing U.S. law enforcement sources.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, is accused by prosecutors of being involved in multiple violent operations across Europe and North America and of maintaining ties to Kata’ib Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to the New York Post report, al-Saadi allegedly expressed intentions to kill Ivanka Trump in what authorities describe as retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad.
A former Iraqi defense official quoted in the report claimed that after Soleimani’s death, al-Saadi openly spoke about seeking revenge against the Trump family, allegedly saying that targeting Ivanka Trump would be symbolic retaliation.
Investigators also claim the suspect had gathered or discussed detailed information about Ivanka Trump’s residence in Florida. Sources said that surveillance material and online activity suggested interest in her personal security arrangements and property layout.
U.S. authorities further allege that al-Saadi circulated threatening messages online, including posts referencing surveillance of high-profile locations and warnings directed at American interests. Some of these messages reportedly included imagery and mapping related to areas where Trump family members reside.
Officials say al-Saadi was arrested in Turkey on May 15 before being extradited to the United States, where he is now facing multiple terrorism-related charges. The Department of Justice has charged him in connection with nearly 20 alleged attacks and attempted attacks across several countries.
These incidents reportedly include bombings, arson attacks, stabbings, and plots targeting both Jewish institutions and facilities linked to U.S. interests in Europe and North America. Among the cases cited in court documents are attacks in cities including Amsterdam, London, Toronto, and Paris.
Prosecutors allege that al-Saadi operated within a network tied to Kata’ib Hezbollah, a militia group with known links to Iran’s IRGC. He is also accused of coordinating activities under different organizational names associated with militant operations in the region.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, al-Saadi maintained a visible online presence, according to investigators. He reportedly posted frequently on social media platforms, sharing travel photos from international destinations and expressing ideological support for Iranian military figures, including Qasem Soleimani.
Some posts allegedly included symbolic images, military equipment, and references to past attacks attributed to militant groups. Authorities say this online activity helped investigators track his movements and connections across multiple countries.
U.S. prosecutors describe the case as part of a broader effort to disrupt international networks responsible for politically motivated violence and extremist operations. They say the charges include conspiracy to provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations, as well as attempted acts of terrorism.
Ivanka Trump has not publicly commented on the allegations. The White House also has not issued a detailed statement regarding the reported plot.
Officials emphasize that while the investigation into al-Saadi’s broader terror-related activities is ongoing, no additional confirmed details have been released regarding any direct operational threat carried out against specific members of the Trump family.
The case remains under federal jurisdiction in New York, where al-Saadi is currently being held in custody as legal proceedings continue.
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