“Iranian Plot to Murder Swedish Jews Exposed: Aron Verständig Among Targeted Individuals”

– Iran Suspected In Couple’s Plot To Murder Swedish Jews
– Iran Couple’s Plot To Murder Swedish Jews.

Accident – Death – Obituary News : An extensive investigation carried out by Swedish Radio has revealed a suspected plot by Iran to assassinate Swedish Jews. The covert operation allegedly involved an Iranian couple who resided in Sweden under false identities for more than five years, acting as undercover agents.

One of the targeted individuals was Aron Verständig, the Chair of the Official Council of Swedish Jewish communities. Verständig recounted the alarming moment when he was informed by the Swedish Security Service about the threat on his life. He stated, “In September 2021, I received a call from the Swedish Security Service. They informed me that I had been named as one of the targets in a potential terror crime involving murder.”

The Iranian couple, identified as Mahdi Ramezani and Fereshteh Sanaeifarid, was apprehended in April 2021 on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist act. Deputy chief prosecutor Hans Ihrman refrained from disclosing specific details regarding the targets but hinted at the severity of the allegations.

“I can’t comment,” Ihrman told Swedish Radio reporters.

The specific targets, including Aron Verständig, were reportedly singled out as representatives of the Jewish diaspora, serving as proxies for Iran’s hostility towards Israel. Verständig expressed his determination not to be intimidated, stating, “I want to be clear that I am not intimidated. I will continue to do what I am doing despite this threat.”

The Swedish criminal investigation uncovered evidence linking the couple to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), indicating their involvement in planning a terrorist act in Sweden. However, due to insufficient evidence, prosecutors were unable to definitively establish the specifics of the murder plot.

Parallel to the Swedish investigation, the FBI also conducted an inquiry into the couple, particularly focusing on the alleged targeting of a dual U.S. citizen.

Ultimately, despite evading prosecution, Ramezani and Sanaeifarid were deported to Iran in 2022 due to the perceived security threat they posed. Their arrival in Sweden as Afghan refugees using fabricated identities raised concerns about the Swedish Migration Agency’s screening process, especially in light of prior warnings.

Jesper Tengroth, the press officer at the Swedish Migration Agency, refrained from commenting on specific cases but emphasized the agency’s commitment to rectifying past oversights.

“The most important thing is that it turns out right in the end,” Tengroth stated.

While the Swedish Security Service did not provide extensive details about the case, they confirmed the connection between the Iranian couple and the IRGC. The investigation raises questions about the potential reach and activities of Iranian intelligence operatives outside the country..

– Iran suspected in couple’s plot to murder Swedish Jews
– Suspected plot to murder Swedish Jews linked to Iran.