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  • Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

    Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

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    Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

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    Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

    Media Note

    May 15, 2026

    President Trump has pledged that anyone who hurts Americans, or is planning to hurt Americans, will be found and held accountable.

    Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi—accused of directing and urging others to attack U.S. interests, including by killing Americans—is now in U.S. custody and will face justice.  The Department of State expresses gratitude to the interagency and partners who made this possible.

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  • Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

    Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

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    Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

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    Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

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    May 9, 2026

     

    The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

    Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Qatar’s partnership on a range of issues. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister also discussed U.S. support for Qatar’s defense, and the importance of continued close coordination to deter threats and promote stability and security across the Middle East.

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