— The escalation in the Middle East does not concern only this region, says Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the parliamentary committee for control of the secret services, in an interview with “Suddeutsche Zeitung”. — The Iranian regime has repeatedly demonstrated that it can spread its terror beyond its own borders, he adds.
What fears do German services have towards Iran?
Who is particularly vulnerable in Europe?
What actions are taken by the German security services?
What did Chancellor Merz say about the situation with Iran?
Henrichmann points out that the authorities in Tehran are currently fighting for survival at all costs. — Retaliatory actions cannot be ruled out, including through Iranian sleeper cells in Europe.
Germany fears Iran's retaliation on European territory. They indicate possible goals
“Suddeutsche Zeitung” reminds that Israeli, Jewish and American institutions and communities, and now also representatives of the Iranian opposition, have been in particular danger for years. – Now be vigilant [służb] this is the basis – Henrichmann emphasizes, but at the same time reassures that there is no reason to panic.
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the German civilian military counterintelligence service, draws attention to the “continuing high general threat to facilities in Germany linked to Israel and the United States.” These include diplomatic missions and military bases.
— It must also be assumed that Jewish institutions of public life, such as schools or synagogues, may become potential targets of retaliatory attacks.
– informs the intelligence service in response to a question from “SZ”.
The security services assume that the Iranian regime is still active in Germany.
— People associated with the Iranian opposition in Germany remain consistently targeted by the Iranian secret services
– warns counterintelligence.
This is how Iranian intelligence is supposed to work in Germany
So far, no acts of violence against Iranian oppositionists have been reported in Germany, although such cases have occurred in other Western European countries. The services assume that Iranian intelligence is observing the demonstrations in Germany to catch and identify people active in the opposition. Already on Saturday, several thousand opponents of the regime demonstrated in Hamburg, and on Sunday afternoon, a demonstration of the Iranian opposition with the participation of 5,000 was reported at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. people.
The German Interior Ministry said that “security services at federal and state level” are “extremely vigilant” and adapt security measures if necessary. “SZ” cites the example of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where the police have been put on high alert.
