Loading ...Iran’s covert assassination war abroad — Financial Times
Experts say Tehran is likely to eventually seek retaliation against senior figures over the US-Israeli war
Western intelligence agencies have long accused Iran of orchestrating intimidation campaigns, beatings, kidnappings and even assassinations of opponents abroad, from Iranian dissidents to non-Iranians it views as a threat. It has also allegedly attacked Israeli-linked targets and Jewish communities.
Since the war began in February, a series of European countries have provisionally blamed Iran for orchestrating a wave of arson and other attacks, including at least five assaults in the UK in a week.
“From their doctrine they have invested heavily in asymmetric capabilities and overseas capabilities. But they will keep it in reserve,” said Raine. For Iranian leaders, he said, “revenge is as much a religious obligation as an emotional response”.