UK · 31 May 2026

UK attacks suspect met Iran's leader before his death

A man accused of planning antisemitic attacks in Britain claims he met Iran's supreme leader just days before the leader died. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey and now faces eight terrorism charges in New York. He allegedly directed at least 18 attacks on Jewish targets across the UK and Europe using FaceTime.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 May 2026 at 19:50

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