Security services are investigating a wave of arson attacks and attempted bombings targeting Jewish community facilities and American financial institutions in London, Paris, and Brussels. European authorities suspect that these attacks were carried out by a newly emerged group with ties to Tehran.
A series of attacks on civilian targets in Europe has triggered investigations into a new obscure group suspected of acting as a front for Iranian intelligence services, as reported by Financial Times.
In North London, three individuals were caught on surveillance cameras setting fire to ambulances belonging to a medical service of the Jewish community.
Similar incidents involving arson attacks and attempted bombings have taken place in the last month in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
Analysts have identified a previously unknown group, Ashab al-Yamin, which emerged in early March and claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a synagogue in Liège, Belgium.
In Paris, French authorities recently foiled an attempted attack near a Bank of America office, which investigators link to this new network. The suspects detained in Europe range in age from 14 to 23. According to the French press, some young individuals admitted to being recruited through social media platforms such as Telegram and TikTok for payments ranging from just 500 to 1,000 euros.
Intelligence experts consider the sudden emergence of this organization atypical, suggesting it could be a product of Iranian "hybrid warfare," intended to sow chaos while allowing for official denial.
"The essence of hybrid warfare is to sow chaos and destabilize society," noted experts, emphasizing that the main goal is to create an atmosphere of fear among Jewish communities and in the financial sector.
Although Tehran officially denies any involvement in the European attacks, the targeting pattern of American and Israeli interests reflects its military operations in the Gulf.
The hybrid operations in Europe coincide with a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East, as noted by the cited newspaper. Following the American-Israeli military campaign that began on February 28, Iran has launched repeated drone and missile attacks against critical infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Tehran recently targeted desalination and energy facilities in the Gulf, accusing its neighbors of hosting American forces.
As the conflict in the Middle East deepens, Israeli forces seem to be preparing for retaliatory attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, awaiting approval from Washington, while American President Donald Trump continues to threaten devastating attacks, further heightening concerns about global security.