Iranian Officer Charged with Terrorism for American's 2022 Murder

An Iranian officer, Mohammad Reza Nouri, faces federal charges in New York for the 2022 murder and terrorism in killing American Stephen Troell in Iraq. Nouri, already convicted in Iraq, is accused of orchestrating Troell's murder and terrorism activities targeting U.S. citizens worldwide.

The charges against an Iranian officer, Mohammad Reza Nouri, for the 2022 murder of American Stephen Troell highlight a continued pattern of international terrorism and political retribution, according to U.S. authorities.

Nouri, a captain in Iran's Revolutionary Guard, stands accused in a New York federal court of orchestrating and celebrating the killing of Troell, who was attacked in Baghdad. The charges, serious in nature, include potential life imprisonment or death penalty.

The U.S. Justice Department, under Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, affirms its stance against terrorism, declaring it will not tolerate threats to Americans. Meanwhile, Iran dismisses the charges, suggesting a broader geopolitical manipulation at play.

(With inputs from agencies.)