Warning of Infiltration: Mullah Agents Targeted among Iranian Refugees in Germany
Iranian Mullah Agents Infiltration Alerts Issued by SPD: Potential Threat to Security - Iranian Mullah agents infiltration is a concern for SPD, who issue a warning.
In light of escalating Israeli military strikes, a growing number of Iranians are leaving their homeland, seeking sanctuary. German authorities anticipate a spike in Iranian refugees arriving in the coming weeks [1]. This influx has sparked concerns within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) — the Iranian regime in Tehran may seek to exploit this situation for its own gain.
Sebastian Fiedler, SPD's interior policy spokesman, voiced his concern in Der Spiegel, stating, "We must remain vigilant since the Iranian regime, particularly the Revolutionary Guards, might leverage the turmoil of refugees to sneak in their own operatives into Germany" [2].
Recently, Iran has been a hot topic for the Greens, who have called for an immediate nationwide ban on deportations of Iranian refugees in Germany. Filiz Polat, the parliamentary business manager of the Greens, emphasized that "Those who have fled to us must be safeguarded from harm and should not be sent back to a despot regime and war zone" [2].
However, despite the Greens' demands, Sebastian Fiedler indicated that only a handful of Iranian refugees were deported from Germany last year, with that number dropping even lower in the first quarter of this year. Each case is carefully evaluated to ascertain if the individuals face significant threats in their home country, such as death or torture [2].
Concerns about security have led to the establishment and expansion of specialized screening procedures for asylum seekers, including Iranians. Since mid-2023, Germany has launched detailed security interviews to delve into potential security risks. These interviews may span multiple hours, covering a broad spectrum of topics to create a more comprehensive picture of the applicant's background and allegiances [1].
Moreover, Germany leverages biometric data to verify applicants' identities, cutting down the chance of false identities being used. Intricate border and airport procedures, such as the 'airport procedure,' ensure a swift identification of potentially dangerous individuals [3].
To ensure continuous monitoring, follow-up security interviews are conducted even after initial approvals for resettlement or asylum. Some cases that were previously approved have been revisited and can potentially be withdrawn if new concerns emerge [1].
These measures demonstrate an effort to safeguard Germany from agents linked to the Iranian regime or other hostile entities, by verifying identities, conducting in-depth background checks, and maintaining ongoing security vigilance [1][3][5].
References
- Independent Migration research network
- Der Spiegel
- Politico
- Refugee-Report
- German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
- The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed concern that the Iranian regime might exploit the increasing number of Iranian refugees in Germany for its own purposes, specifically by infiltrating operatives under the guise of refugees.
- Amidst the controversy over the deportation of Iranian refugees, Filiz Polat, the parliamentary business manager of the Greens, has emphasized the need for the protection of these refugees from harm and called for a nationwide ban on their deportations.
- Germany's policy toward Iranian refugees includes stringent security measures such as detailed security interviews, biometric data verification, and continuous monitoring to detect and prevent the infiltration of agents linked to the Iranian regime or other hostile entities.
