Jewish targets
Coverage of Jewish targets in the Nexus archive.
- IRGC agents lived in Australia before directing attacks on Jewish targets, spy chief says
IRGC agents resided in Australia prior to directing attacks on Jewish targets, according to a spy chief. An Australian in Iran plotted a Sydney arson attack, and a former resident led an attack in Melbourne. Tehran is described as viewing Australia as a 'legitimate target for covertly directed violence.'
- Two stabbed in suspected antisemitic attack in north London
Two Jewish men were stabbed in a suspected antisemitic attack in Golders Green, north London. Counter-terrorism police are investigating and have arrested a suspect. The incident follows a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in the area, including previous incidents in Golders Green.
- Police investigate whether London arson attacks were planned for weeks
Police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks in London, targeting synagogues and Jewish premises, were planned for weeks by suspects linked to Iran. Detectives believe criminals paid by Iran conducted reconnaissance on these targets, including one location associated with Iranian dissidents.