Following explosions and gunfire near Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark, Sweden's security service reported the possibility of Iran's involvement. Fredrik Hallström, head of the operational department of Sweden's security service, stated on Thursday, October 12, during a press conference in response to a question about Iran's connection to these events: "There are cases that could be in this direction." He added that this possibility "is partly due to the choice of targets [for the attack] and the method of execution, but this is merely speculation and not based on complete information." Danish police reported on Wednesday that two explosions "possibly with hand grenades" occurred near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen and announced the arrest of three Swedish citizens in connection with this. According to this report, Danish judicial authorities on Thursday ordered the detention of two Swedish suspects, including two young men aged 16 and 19, while the third Swedish citizen has now been released. Additionally, according to Swedish police, a day before the explosion in Copenhagen, the Israeli embassy in Stockholm was targeted by gunfire. Earlier this year, Sweden's security service stated that Iran was seeking to recruit Swedish criminal groups to carry out "violent actions against Israel and its interests in Sweden"; Iran denied this accusation. Swedish television network SVT reported on Wednesday that it had obtained information indicating that the recent attacks on the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen were carried out at the behest of the Swedish criminal network "Foxtrot" and at Iran's request. Sweden claims Iran is responsible for the 2023 cyberattack in this country. Since the outbreak of the Gaza war, several reports have emerged regarding attempts to target Israeli interests in Sweden; including in February, Swedish police found a grenade in the vicinity of the Israeli embassy, which the Israeli ambassador at the time said apparently indicated a plan to attack this embassy.
Sweden: Iran Likely Involved in Attacks on Israeli Embassy in Scandinavia
Sweden's security service has indicated that Iran may be involved in recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark, following explosions and gunfire incidents. The situation raises concerns about Iran's influence and potential violent actions against Israeli interests in Scandinavia amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Sweden suspects Iran's involvement in attacks on Israeli embassies in Scandinavia.
- Sweden's security service announce Iran
- Danish police arrest three Swedish citizens
- Swedish television network SVT report Iran
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sweden's accusations highlight a troubling trend of Iranian involvement in attacks against Israeli interests abroad.
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