Iran Summons Swedish Envoy Over Accusations of Targeting Israeli Interests
Tehran disputes claims by Swedish intelligence that it used criminal networks to attack Israeli and Jewish targets in Sweden.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry called the accusations baseless and influenced by disinformation from Israel.
- Swedish intelligence alleged Iran recruited Swedish gang members to carry out acts of violence against Israeli interests.
- The diplomatic tension follows recent incidents near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, including gunfire and a found grenade.
- Sweden's Foreign Minister asserted the country will not allow its territory to be used for foreign state interests.
- Iran's embassy in Stockholm urged Swedish media to disregard what it termed false reports from Israeli sources.