As of late May 2026, reports have surfaced regarding an alleged assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump. According to coverage from The New York Post and other outlets citing intelligence sources, authorities have arrested an Iraqi national identified as 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi.
Details of the Alleged Plot
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The Suspect: Al-Saadi is described by investigators as a high-ranking figure with ties to Kata’ib Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He was arrested in Turkey on May 15, 2026, and subsequently extradited to the United States.
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The Allegations: Federal authorities allege that Al-Saadi sought to avenge the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani—a figure Al-Saadi reportedly viewed as a mentor.
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Evidence Cited: Reports indicate that upon his arrest, Al-Saadi was found in possession of blueprints of Ivanka Trump’s Florida residence. Furthermore, it is alleged that he had previously posted threats on social media, including a map showing the location of the residence, accompanied by statements warning that security measures would not prevent a targeted attack.
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