Iranian spies in Germany: Alarm bells are ringing for security!

Iranian spies in Germany: Alarm bells are ringing for security!

Amid political tensions and security concerns, the situation surrounding Iran has continued to escalate in recent weeks. A relevant incident occurred in Aarhus, Denmark, where authorities arrested a man with Afghan roots. He is suspected of having spied out attack targets in Germany. This comes from reports from the taz out. Matthew Levitt, a veteran terrorism and Middle East policy analyst, also warns of a possible increase in attacks, particularly by Iran.

The Iranian state sees itself in a dilemma: on the one hand, it does not want to risk new conflicts, but on the other hand, it needs to demonstrate its strength. To do this, the regime uses targeted attacks on Jewish institutions or people. What is striking is that Iran has historically made minimal distinctions between Israelis and Jews. There is a belief in Tehran that attacks on Jewish communities can also be seen as strikes against Israel.

Secret operations and the role of the Quds Force

The Quds Force, a special unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, is often the focus of discussions about Iran's terrorist activities abroad. As the ZDF Reportedly, these NATO-like units are reportedly involved in several violent actions. Among other things, Ramin Yektaparast, a former Hells Angels boss from Mönchengladbach, is linked to attacks in Germany. His connection to the Quds Force may explain why he fled to Tehran after committing murder.

Yektaparast is also allegedly responsible for an arson attack on a synagogue in Bochum and for shooting at a rabbi's house in Essen. German investigators are currently collecting evidence to put the Al-Kuds Brigades on a Europe-wide terror list. An official listing by the EU is also planned, even if there are still disagreements at the political level. While some politicians are calling for the listing, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is against it.

Iran faces geopolitical challenges

Geopolitical pressure on Iran is growing, especially after the conflict over the nuclear deal gained momentum again. Levitt has clear ideas: He advocates classifying the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, which could potentially improve the prospects for a new nuclear agreement. At the same time, there are ongoing concerns that Iran could attack dissidents abroad to enforce its own policies at home and abroad.

Another point Levitt raises is the snapback mechanism, which will expire in October. This mechanism activates international sanctions in the event of a violation of the nuclear agreement. Levitt hopes that Iran will be held accountable for its aggressive approaches abroad. In this context, he even recommends preemptive strikes against Iran as an act of self-defense.

In summary, the events surrounding Iran and the Quds Force provide a deep insight into the current challenges in the Middle East. The situation will continue to be closely monitored, particularly in view of the upcoming political decisions at European level.

It is essential for Germany's security authorities to remain vigilant in order to identify and neutralize potential threats at an early stage.