Ismael Akubar a learned doctor of philosophy becomes the Saracen Scimitar Assassin after learning the identities of Israeli soldiers who tortured and killed his father. He escapes from Israel to Iran where later he becomes a delegate to the UN. Irene Michals meets Ismael and instant chemistry is ignited. Boris Kaminetsky, CIA, uses Irene's linguistic skills and her beauty to develop intelligence related to Ismael. She develops a good relationship with Ismael during which he is forced to defend himself revealing considerable combat skills. Ismael is joined at the UN by his mentor Abu, and together they plan a nuclear attack on US cities to convince the US to stop its support of Israel.