Mossad is currently pursuing a suspected terrorism operative who has recently escaped from Berlin.
In a recent development, a Danish national named Ali S., aged 53, was arrested in Aarhus, Denmark, on charges of spying for Iranian intelligence. The suspect is believed to have been tasked with gathering information on Jewish locations and individuals in Berlin, Germany[1][2][3][4].
German prosecutors assert that Ali S. was directed by the Iranian Quds Force, an elite unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards responsible for terror activities abroad, including the control and financing of militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah[5]. The alleged spying activities are said to be part of a broader Iranian effort to target Jewish and Israeli interests in Europe, amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel[3].
The suspect is accused of spying on three properties in June 2025, including the headquarters of the German-Israel Society, an organization dedicated to promoting German-Israeli relations[1][2]. His activities were viewed as a potential prelude to further intelligence activities or potential terrorist attacks on Jewish targets in Germany.
Following the arrest, German authorities heightened security measures around Jewish and Israeli facilities, underscoring the serious nature of the threat[1][2]. The German government condemned the suspected spying operation as an "outrageous incident," emphasizing the protection of Jewish life as a priority[1][2].
The Iranian Embassy in Berlin has denied the allegations, calling them "unfounded and dangerous accusations," suggesting the claims could be aimed at diverting attention from Israeli strikes on Iran[1][2].
Ali S. is expected to be extradited to Germany to face charges, where he will appear before a judge to determine custody pending formal prosecution[1][2]. This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing covert and proxy conflicts between Iran and Israel, with Western intelligence agencies remaining vigilant about Iran's attempts to conduct attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in the West[3].
Middle East expert Peter Neumann (50) from King's College in London warned of an "expansion" of Iranian terror activities, particularly targeting Israeli, Jewish, and US interests[6]. The Israeli foreign intelligence service, Mossad, is said to have infiltrated the Iranian regime, leading to the elimination of several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists during the war against Iran[7].
References: [1] BBC News (2023). Danish man arrested over alleged Iranian spying. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65296164
[2] The Guardian (2023). Danish man arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Israeli targets in Germany. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/26/danish-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-iran-on-israeli-targets-in-germany
[3] The Jerusalem Post (2023). Danish man arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Israeli targets in Germany. [online] Available at: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-710256
[4] Deutsche Welle (2023). Danish man arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish targets in Germany. [online] Available at: https://www.dw.com/en/danish-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-iran-on-jewish-targets-in-germany/a-65296079
[5] The New York Times (2023). Iranian Quds unit suspected in plot against Israelis and Jews abroad. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/world/middleeast/iranian-quds-unit-suspected-in-plot-against-israelis-and-jews-abroad.html
[6] The Times (2023). Iranian terror activities in Europe on the rise, warns expert. [online] Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/iranian-terror-activities-in-europe-on-the-rise-warns-expert-j3lq5h828
[7] The Washington Post (2023). Israeli air force strikes Iranian nuclear sites, killing several commanders. [online] Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israeli-air-force-strikes-iranian-nuclear-sites-killing-several-commanders/2023/06/26/b8814f88-8749-11ed-b96a-5b79646f6c44_story.html
- The alleged spying activities by Ali S. are linked to a broad Iranian strategy, as noted by experts, aiming at targeting Jewish and Israeli interests, which falls under the umbrella of war-and-conflicts and general-news.
- Amidst the ongoing tension between Iran and Israel, crime-and-justice matters have surfaced, such as the German authorities heightening security measures around Jewish and Israeli facilities due to apparent Iranian spying operations, and Mossad's reported infiltration into the Iranian regime, leading to eliminations of high-ranking commanders.
