U.S. authorities have arrested a suspected Iraqi militant accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka.
According to reporting by the New York Post and statements attributed to U.S. security officials, investigators describe the plot as a revenge-driven operation linked to Iran-backed militant networks.
The suspect, identified as Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, allegedly discussed targeting Ivanka Trump and had obtained a blueprint of her residence in Florida.
The alleged plot is said to be connected to retaliatory motives surrounding the 2020 killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad.
Arrest and alleged surveillance activity targeting Ivanka
U.S. federal law enforcement reportedly apprehended Al-Saadi after he was detained and extradited from Turkey earlier this month.
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Officials allege he is linked to Iran-aligned militant networks and has been under investigation for multiple suspected attacks across Europe.
According to U.S. Department of Justice-linked sources cited in media reports, Al-Saadi is accused of involvement in coordinated attacks and attempted attacks across several countries, including alleged plots targeting Western interests.
Authorities also claim he conducted surveillance on potential targets in the United States, including locations in New York, California, and Arizona.
Alleged motive tied to Soleimani killing
The reported assassination plot is believed to have been motivated by retaliation for the killing of Soleimani, a senior Iranian military commander whose death significantly escalated tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Statements attributed to individuals familiar with the investigation suggest the suspect expressed intent to target members of the Trump family as symbolic retaliation.
One former Iraqi embassy official, cited by the New York Post, described alleged remarks linked to the suspect referencing revenge for Soleimani’s killing, including threats directed at the Trump family home.
Al-Saadi is alleged to be associated with Kata’ib Hezbollah, a militia group designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization.
Security officials claim the group has been involved in regional militant activity and coordinated attacks against U.S. and allied interests.
U.S. officials further allege that Al-Saadi participated in or directed multiple attacks across Europe over a limited timeframe. However, these claims have not been independently verified in open court records.
Online activity and alleged threats
Reports also indicate that the suspect allegedly shared online content referencing surveillance of high-value targets, including imagery linked to residential areas associated with the Trump family.
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Investigators say some of the communications referenced the inability of security protection systems to fully prevent targeted attacks, though details of the messages have not been fully disclosed publicly.
The case has renewed attention on the ongoing threat posed by Iran-aligned militant networks operating across multiple regions, particularly in relation to retaliatory activity following high-profile military operations.
Security analysts note that such cases highlight persistent concerns over transnational radical networks and their ability to coordinate or inspire attacks beyond traditional conflict zones.
U.S. officials have not publicly confirmed all details of the alleged plot, and the investigation remains ongoing.
