Ali Assakereh Faces New Federal Charges | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A 54-year-old man from Iran, Ali Assakereh, now faces a federal charge of threatening an internationally protected person after allegedly making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax. Police discovered suspicious materials—including what looked like a propane tank and flammable liquids—in his vehicle parked near the consulate, triggering a massive evacuation. His family, who moved to Halifax just two years ago, says they were blindsided by the incident and are still reeling from the shock. With bail hearings delayed due to ongoing investigations, Assakereh remains in custody as…