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Iran's Influence Network

Pro-regime graffiti in Los Angeles sparks concern in Iranian-American hub

Pro-regime graffiti in Los Angeles sparks concern in Iranian-American hub

Graffiti in support of Iran’s theocracy has appeared in one of the most prominent Iranian-American neighborhoods in the United States, prompting concern among some residents about intimidation and the spillover of political tensions into diaspora communities.

New intelligence exposes IRGC-linked network targeting Israeli, Western sites

New intelligence exposes IRGC-linked network targeting Israeli, Western sites

New intelligence obtained by Iran International reveals the identities of operatives in an IRGC-linked espionage and assassination network, including a foreign cleric trained in Qom who allegedly coordinated attacks targeting Israeli and Western interests.

UK releases man jailed for spying on Iran International in 2023 terror plot

A man jailed in the UK for conducting surveillance on Iran International has been released early and deported to Austria, despite being sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for gathering intelligence that could have aided a terrorist attack.

UK’s LBC finds alleged Iran-linked channel hiring Britons for sabotage

A journalist from LBC was offered payment by an alleged Iran-linked contact to carry out a street-level act of vandalism within hours of contact, the British broadcaster reported on Friday.

Two men accused of spying for Iran to appear in London’s Old Bailey court

Two men accused of spying for Iran to appear in London’s Old Bailey court

Two men accused of carrying out surveillance on Jewish and Israeli-linked sites in London on behalf of Iran are due to appear at the Central Criminal Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing.

Two men charged with spying for Iran targeting London Jewish community

Two men charged with spying for Iran targeting London Jewish community

Two men have been charged with spying for Iran after allegedly carrying out surveillance of sites linked to London’s Jewish community, British police said on Wednesday.

Turkey arrests six over Iran-linked spying, drone plans

Turkey arrests six over Iran-linked spying, drone plans

Turkish intelligence arrested six people over a suspected Iran-linked espionage cell accused of gathering sensitive military and security information, the Daily Sabah newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Israel arrests Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Iran

Israel arrests Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Iran

Israeli authorities arrested a Russian citizen working in Israel on suspicion of carrying out espionage tasks for Iranian intelligence, including photographing ships and infrastructure at Israeli ports, Israeli media reported on Friday.

Iran looks to Tunisia as it seeks new regional footholds - Atlantic Council

Iran looks to Tunisia as it seeks new regional footholds - Atlantic Council

Iran is seeking to deepen ties with Tunisia as it looks to rebuild regional influence after recent setbacks, according to an Atlantic Council analysis published on Wednesday.

X feature exposes Iranian-run pro-Scottish independence accounts - UKDJ

X feature exposes Iranian-run pro-Scottish independence accounts - UKDJ

A new transparency feature on X showed that a coordinated cluster of Scottish pro-independence personas was operated from inside Iran, according to findings published by the UK Defense Journal.

Denmark arrests Afghan man linked to Iran spying plot in Germany

Denmark arrests Afghan man linked to Iran spying plot in Germany

Danish police have arrested a 42-year-old Afghan man in Aarhus who is wanted in Germany over suspected Iranian espionage and an alleged plan to attack Jewish targets, Danish media reported.

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

Iran’s embassy in Paris coordinated a decades-long campaign to influence French political, academic and media spheres, according to a new report by French think tank France2050.

Hezbollah turns to Latin America networks as Iran faces pressure, US senators told

Hezbollah turns to Latin America networks as Iran faces pressure, US senators told

Hezbollah is relying more on its overseas financial networks as Iran faces economic strain, US experts told a Senate hearing on Tuesday, warning that the group could deepen its activities in Venezuela and across Latin America.

Norway jails ex-US embassy guard for spying for Iran and Russia

Norway jails ex-US embassy guard for spying for Iran and Russia

A Norwegian court has sentenced a former security guard at the US embassy in Oslo to three years and seven months in prison for passing sensitive information to Russian and Iranian intelligence, the court said on Thursday.

Probe finds scholar misused Swedish public funds for his pro-Tehran group

Probe finds scholar misused Swedish public funds for his pro-Tehran group

An internal investigation by a major Swedish think tank found that an Iranian scholar used his university affiliation to garner millions in public funds for his pro-Tehran association, a Stockholm-based magazine reported.

Malley-led Yale course on Iran lists speakers tied to Islamic Republic – JNS

Malley-led Yale course on Iran lists speakers tied to Islamic Republic – JNS

A Yale University course on US-Iran relations features former US diplomat Robert Malley as instructor and lists guest speakers with ties to the Islamic Republic, according to an op-ed published by the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS).

Iran-linked groups are exploiting Britain’s charity sector, UK lawmaker says

Iran-linked groups are exploiting Britain’s charity sector, UK lawmaker says

Conservative MP Bob Blackman has accused Iran-linked groups of exploiting Britain’s charity sector to spread influence, writing in an op-ed after the cancellation of a children’s camp in Hertfordshire he said was run by supporters of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Iranian intel officials tied to cyber group targeting Iran International journalists

Iranian intel officials tied to cyber group targeting Iran International journalists

A senior Iranian intelligence official and a network of operatives have been identified as key figures in a cyber group that targeted London-based broadcaster Iran International and its staff, according to information obtained by the channel.

UK report warns of Iranian plots as Italy reveals covert influence network

UK report warns of Iranian plots as Italy reveals covert influence network

A parliamentary report in the UK is set to warn that Iran remains one of the gravest state-based threats to British security, according to The Telegraph, while a separate investigation in Italy has uncovered a vast influence network supporting the Islamic Republic.

Iran waging ‘shadow war’ inside UK through influence operations – Telegraph

Iran waging ‘shadow war’ inside UK through influence operations – Telegraph

Iran is conducting a “shadow war” inside the United Kingdom that extends beyond sanctions violations and includes propaganda, financial networks, and digital disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing society, The Telegraph reported on Monday.

Iran uses embassies abroad for surveillance and subterfuge, ex-staff say

Iran uses embassies abroad for surveillance and subterfuge, ex-staff say

Iran uses its overseas missions to covertly surveil dissidents and fund influence operations via state-backed cultural initiatives, multiple former Iranian diplomats and embassy staff members told Iran International.

UK warns of ‘extraordinary’ threat from Iran and Russia - NYT

UK warns of ‘extraordinary’ threat from Iran and Russia - NYT

Iran and Russia are posing an “extraordinary” threat to the United Kingdom through plots involving espionage, sabotage, and intimidation, Britain’s independent adviser on state threats and terrorism told The New York Times in an interview published Friday.