German police (SPD) issue alert regarding potential infiltration of Iranian clerics (Mullah-agents) from Iran. - SPD cautions about the infiltration of Mullah agents from Iran, potentially posing a security threat.
by Effie Stone+ - 1 Min
Thousands are making a run for it. With the escalating Israeli military strikes, numerous Iranians are abandoning their homes in search of safety. In Germany, a higher number of Iranian refugees are predicted to arrive in the upcoming weeks compared to before.
It's a troubling situation the SPD finds itself in. The party's interior policy spokesman in the Bundestag, Sebastian Fiedler, has raised a red flag over the possibility that the Mullah regime in Tehran might seize this opportunity to further their own nefarious purposes. "The desperate situation of refugees must not serve as a stepping stone for Iran's Revolutionary Guards to infiltrate their own foot soldiers," Fiedler warns in the pages of Stern.
Fiedler is also critical of the Greens' call for an immediate ban on deportations for Iranian refugees residing in Germany. "Last year, only 14 people were deported from Germany to Iran; in the first quarter of 2023, it was five," Fiedler states. "In each case, we ensure that the individuals won't face immediate danger, such as death or torture, if they're sent back to their home country."
Greens Press for Deportation Ban
The parliamentary business manager of the Greens, Filiz Polat, has made a call for a "nationwide deportation ban to Iran" immediately. "We must protect those who have sought refuge in Germany from imminent danger and prevent their deportation to a dictatorship and war zone," Polat told taz.
- Iran
- SPD
- Refugees
- Tehran
- Infiltration
- Military strike
- Germany
- Sebastian Fiedler
- Bundestag
Ramifications of Potential Infiltration
There is a growing concern among security officials about foreign intelligence services exploiting vulnerable refugee populations. Although the extent of Iranian infiltration among asylum seekers in Germany is uncertain, there have been documented cases of Iranian agents monitoring or targeting dissidents in the country. However, substantial evidence pointing to a large-scale, organized effort by the Iranian regime to infiltrate agents among refugees is scarce.
Security Risks and Historical Activities
It is no secret that multiple countries, including Germany, are wary of the potential for foreign intelligence services to capitalize on migration flows to advance their interests. The Iranian regime has a well-documented history of targeting dissidents in various European countries, often employing surveillance, intimidation, or violence.
Informing the Concerns Raised
Sebastian Fiedler's warnings about the potential infiltration of Iranian agents among refugees reflect broader security concerns. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany's domestic intelligence agency, periodically reports on the efforts of intelligence services—including Iran—to monitor or influence diaspora communities.
A Call to Vigilance
It is essential for German authorities to remain vigilant in protecting the security of their citizens, while also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those who have sought refuge within their borders. The concerns raised by figures like Fiedler are a reminder that this delicate balance must be maintained in the face of increasing global tensions.
- The SPD's interior policy spokesman, Sebastian Fiedler, has expressed concerns about the potential infiltration of Iran's Revolutionary Guards among the increasing number of Iranian refugees expected to arrive in Germany.
- Fiedler has warned that the desperate situation of refugees should not be used as a means for Iran's regime to further their own nefarious interests, citing cases of documented Iranian agents monitoring or targeting dissidents in the country.
- The growing concern among security officials is about foreign intelligence services exploiting vulnerable refugee populations, with the extent of Iranian infiltration among asylum seekers in Germany being uncertain but with documented cases occurring.
