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Iran hires Pakistani youths for European Jewish site attacks

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Iran is hiring low-level criminals, many Pakistani youths, to carry out HAYI-claimed attacks on Jewish sites across Europe.
Police arrested suspects in London, Belgium and the Netherlands for HAYI-linked arson and bombings, with Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans saying the recruits receive small cash payments.
Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and ten other nations condemned Iranian intelligence for criminal networks targeting Jews, dissidents and journalists.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran has been accused of supporting terrorism through proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. In 1992, Iranian intelligence orchestrated the Mykonos restaurant assassinations in Berlin, leading to international condemnation. In 2019, Iran was implicated in attacks against Jewish communities, echoing its ongoing strategy of using low-level criminals for violent acts, raising concerns about regional stability and security.

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Story summary

Iran is hiring low-level criminals, many Pakistani youths, to carry out HAYI-claimed attacks on Jewish sites across Europe.
Police arrested suspects in London, Belgium and the Netherlands for HAYI-linked arson and bombings, with Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans saying the recruits receive small cash payments.
Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and ten other nations condemned Iranian intelligence for criminal networks targeting Jews, dissidents and journalists.

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