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Iraqi national plotted terror attacks in U.S., officials say

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.

Published May 15, 2026, 6:46 PM

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