Is Germany increasingly targeted by Iranian intelligence?

"We should be prepared for Jewish institutions, such as schools and synagogues, to be targeted in any retaliatory operations. According to the intelligence service, diplomatic representatives or military sites could also be targeted. Members of the Iranian opposition living in Germany are also considered to be at risk."

"Especially after the killing of Iranian revolutionary leader Ali Khamenei, we can expect Iran to use its networks in Germany to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli institutions. Based on information gathered by the intelligence agency, such individuals have been subject to surveillance, threats and even kidnappings by Iranian intelligence services for decades."

"The Iranian regime has repeatedly shown that it is willing to carry out terrorist acts outside its own borders. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized that security authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation, speaking of an abstract threat meaning there is currently no specific evidence of planned attacks."

Following US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, German security officials have raised concerns about possible retaliatory attacks within Germany. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt characterized the threat as abstract, lacking specific evidence of planned attacks. However, Germany's domestic intelligence agency (BfV) issued warnings that Jewish institutions including schools and synagogues, diplomatic representatives, military sites, and Iranian opposition members living in Germany could be targeted. The antisemitism commissioner expressed particular concern about potential terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli institutions. Parliamentary oversight officials noted Iran's historical willingness to conduct terrorist operations beyond its borders, suggesting heightened vigilance is necessary.

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