Sweden expels an Iranian embassy employee and summons Iran’s ambassador in Stockholm, citing security concerns and alleged threats toward Jewish and Israeli interests in the country. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer says Iran has, over a long period, conducted activities that threaten security in and against Sweden, including targeting individuals who oppose the Iranian regime and Jewish and Israeli interests.
Several outlets describe the decision as part of Sweden’s response to intelligence about potential targeting. One report notes earlier allegations that Iran may have used criminal gangs in Sweden to carry out attacks on Israeli and Jewish interests, citing a CNN report from April. Another account says Sweden points to Iran-backed groups plotting against those interests. While the core action and stated rationale are consistent across coverage, outlets differ in how much they emphasize specific prior reporting or particular mechanisms behind the alleged threats.
