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Al Arabiya
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Alleged Danish spy for Iran handed over to Germany after spying on Jewish targets
Denmark has extradited to Germany a man accused of spying on Jewish institutions in Berlin on behalf of Iran, German prosecutors said Tuesday. Germany's Federal Court of Justice formally ordered the Danish national's detention on Tuesday, the prosecutor's office said in a statement. The suspect, identified only as Ali S., was extradited to Germany on Monday, nearly three weeks after his arrest in the Danish city of Aarhus, the office said. Prosecutors allege that Ali S. in June gathered intelligence on three Jewish sites in Berlin, possibly in preparation for future attacks. Suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, Ali S. could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. His arrest followed intelligence provided by Germany's domestic security agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office was also involved in the investigation. News magazine Der Spiegel and public broadcaster ARD reported that the suspect is 53, has Afghan roots and might have been acting on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. They also reported that he had monitored the headquarters of the German-Israeli Society. Germany's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on July 1 following the man's arrest.


Roya News
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Two Iran Guards killed clearing 'Israeli' explosives
Two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed Sunday in western Iran while attempting to dismantle explosives in an area hit by 'Israeli' airstrikes during the 12-day war, local media reported. Israel launched strikes on Iran on June 13 with the stated aim of preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran has consistently denied. Tasnim news agency, citing an IRGC statement, reported that "two Guards were killed Sunday in Khorramabad (west) while clearing an area of explosives left behind by the aggression of the Zionist regime." 'Israeli' strikes during the conflict resulted in the deaths of senior military officials and scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program. The Iranian judiciary authority stated that the "war" killed at least 936 people. A ceasefire between the two was announced on June 24. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious ceremony in Tehran on Saturday, according to footage released by state media, marking his first public appearance since the ceasefire with 'Israel'. Iran announced Thursday that it had fully reopened its airspace, which had been closed on the first day of the war.


Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
‘Death to America' chants ring out at funeral for Iranian commanders killed in war as Trump warns US would bomb again
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mass funeral for the Iranian commanders wiped out in the war has been plagued by "Death to America" chants and the burning of Israeli flags. Over a million people have reportedly lined the streets of Tehran just hours after Donald Trump warned he would bomb the evil regime again if they ever cross the US. 5 Over a million people have reportedly lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Iranian commanders Credit: Getty 5 Iranians burn the Israeli flag during the funeral Credit: AFP 5 Twisted chants of 'Death to America' could be heard ringing out across the event Credit: Getty Twisted chants of "Death to America" could be heard ringing out across the event today as pro-Ayatollah mourners flocked to the public procession. The caskets of top military commanders and nuclear scientists all eliminated by Israel during the gruelling 12-day war were all hauled through the capital. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps chief General Hossein Salami - known as one of Iran's most powerful military leaders - and General Amir Ali Hajizadeh were among the bodies being laid to rest. Both were directly targeted by Israel for their role in developing Tehran's ballistic missile program. The two twisted generals were taken out within hours of the conflict kicking off on June 13. Some mourners even started to trample on the flags of Israel and the US as the caskets came past with others setting them alight. It comes amid a surging number of Iranians who are turning against the evil regime following the war. Many have voiced their issues with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was again nowhere to be seen at the funeral. The cowering 86-year-old hasn't been seen in person for almost two weeks now and is said to have been forced into a secret bunker amid threats on his life from both Trump and Israel. The US president has even claimed he saved the Ayatollah from an "ugly death" by ordering Israeli jets to turn around mid-air during an attack. Funeral-goers at one point pledged their allegiance to the twisted leader as they chanted: 'Oh noble Leader, we are ready!" Around 60 caskets were wheeled out with many being draped in the national colours of red, white and green. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - now among the most high-profile names in Tehran's cabinet - led the procession. He made a rare admission as he said the number of lives lost in the short-lived conflict is 'hard and painful'. 5 Smoke could be seen at the ceremony Credit: Getty


The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
‘Death to America' chants ring out at funeral for Iranian commanders killed in war as Trump warns US would bomb again
THE mass funeral for the Iranian commanders wiped out in the war has been plagued by "Death to America" chants and the burning of Israeli flags. Over a million people have reportedly lined the streets of Tehran just hours after Donald Trump warned he would bomb the evil regime again if they ever cross the US. 5 Over a million people have reportedly lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Iranian commanders Credit: Getty 5 Iranians burn the Israeli flag during the funeral Credit: AFP 5 Twisted chants of 'Death to America' could be heard ringing out across the event Credit: Getty Twisted chants of "Death to America" could be heard ringing out across the event today as pro-Ayatollah mourners flocked to the public processio n. The caskets of top military commanders and nuclear scientists all eliminated by Israel during the gruelling 12-day war were all hauled through the capital. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps chief General Hossein Salami - known as one of Iran's most powerful military leaders - and General Amir Ali Hajizadeh were among the bodies being laid to rest. Both were directly targeted by Israel for their role in developing Tehran's ballistic missile program. The two twisted generals were taken out within hours of the conflict kicking off on June 13. Some mourners even started to trample on the flags of Israel and the US as the caskets came past with others setting them alight. It comes amid a surging number of Iranians who are turning against the evil regime following the war. Many have voiced their issues with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was again nowhere to be seen at the funeral. Most read in The US Sun The cowering 86-year-old The US president has even claimed he Funeral-goers at one point pledged their allegiance to the twisted leader as they chanted: 'Oh noble Leader, we are ready!" Around 60 caskets were wheeled out with many being draped in the national colours of red, white and green. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - now among the most high-profile names in Tehran's cabinet - led the procession. He made a rare admission as he said the number of lives lost in the short-lived conflict is 'hard and painful' . 5 Smoke could be seen at the ceremony Credit: Getty 5 Donald Trump warned he would bomb the evil regime again if they ever cross the US Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

Middle East Eye
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Iran to hold 'historic' funeral for slain top military, nuclear figures
Iran will hold what it described as "historic" funeral proceedings in Tehran on Saturday for 60 people killed in Israel's 12-day war with the country, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The commemorations will begin at 8am local time (4.30am GMT) at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran, followed by a funeral procession to Azadi (Freedom) Square, about 11km away. "Tomorrow will be a historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution," said Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, in a televised interview on Friday. Among the dead are General Mohammad Bagheri, a major-general in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and the second-in-command of the armed forces after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. Four women and four children are among those to be honoured at the funeral ceremony. Israeli strikes killed at least 30 top commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, according to local media, including its commander-in-chief, Hossein Salami, and the head of its aerospace forces, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who oversaw the country's ballistic missile programme. The Iranian health ministry says at least 627 civilians were killed and nearly 4,900 wounded in the Israeli attacks, while Iran's strikes on Israel also killed 28 people, according to Israeli authorities.