U.S. Sanctions Swedish Foxtrot Network Over Alleged Iran-Backed Embassy Attack

The Foxtrot Network, a criminal gang linked to drug and arms trafficking, is accused of attempting an attack on Israel's Stockholm Embassy in coordination with Iran.

• The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the Swedish-based Foxtrot Network and its fugitive leader Rawa Majid for their alleged role in a January 2024 attempted attack on Israel's Stockholm Embassy.
• Swedish authorities classified the incident as a terrorist crime after a live hand grenade was discovered and safely detonated near the embassy.
• Investigations by Israeli intelligence and Swedish Security Service revealed the gang acted under directives from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security, which is also U.S.-sanctioned.
• The Foxtrot Network is a major player in drug and arms trafficking in Northern Europe and has been linked to rising violence, including shootings and contract killings in Sweden.
• U.S. officials emphasized the sanctions as part of efforts to counter Iran's use of criminal networks to further its geopolitical goals.

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