A suspected terrorist allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports citing American law enforcement and intelligence sources.
The suspect, identified as Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, was arrested in Turkey on May 15 and later extradited to the United States. US prosecutors allege he maintained close ties with Iran-backed militia networks and had been trained by the IRGC. (New York Post)
Alleged Revenge Plot Linked to Qasem Soleimani Killing
According to reports from US media outlets, investigators believe the alleged assassination plan was motivated by retaliation for the January 2020 US drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani near Baghdad International Airport. Soleimani previously led the Quds Force, the foreign operations arm of the IRGC. (Wikipedia)
Authorities claim Al-Saadi had threatened Ivanka Trump online and allegedly obtained blueprints of her Florida residence. Investigators also allege he was involved in wider extremist activities targeting American and Jewish interests across Europe and North America. (New York Post)
US Authorities Detail Terror Allegations
Federal prosecutors in the United States have accused Al-Saadi of coordinating or supporting nearly 20 terror-related incidents, including attempted attacks on synagogues and other civilian targets. The suspect allegedly operated through an Iran-linked militant network identified as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI), which American officials believe functions as a proxy organization connected to Kata’ib Hezbollah and Iran’s broader regional influence operations. (The Times)
US officials have not publicly released complete court evidence related specifically to the alleged plot against Ivanka Trump, and Iranian authorities have not officially commented on the accusations as of Friday evening.
IRGC’s International Role Under Scrutiny
The IRGC has long been accused by Western governments of supporting proxy militant operations across the Middle East and beyond. The US National Counterterrorism Center states that the IRGC-Quds Force conducts covert overseas operations and supports allied militant groups. (DNI)
Security analysts say the latest allegations could further intensify tensions between Washington and Tehran at a time of heightened geopolitical instability in the region.
What Is Known So Far
- The suspect was arrested in Turkey and extradited to the United States.
- Prosecutors allege ties to Iran’s IRGC and Kata’ib Hezbollah.
- Investigators claim the alleged plot targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani.
- No official statement has yet been issued by the White House regarding the reported threat.
- Iranian authorities have not publicly responded to the allegations.
Sources
Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: May 23, 2026
Tags: India News, US News, Iran, IRGC, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Terror Plot, Qasem Soleimani, International Security
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