Germany charges two with plotting to kill Jewish leaders for Iran
German prosecutors have charged two individuals for allegedly plotting to kill Jewish leaders in Germany on behalf of Iran. The suspects include a Danish national and an Afghan national, with one accused of working for Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The charges stem from their efforts to gather intelligence on prominent Jewish figures and facilitate planned attacks.
- ▪The defendants are identified as Danish national Ali S. and Afghan national Tawab M.
- ▪Ali S. is accused of having ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the Quds Force.
- ▪The plot involved gathering information on Jewish leaders and sites in Germany.
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Germany charges two with plotting to kill Jewish leaders for IranSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 09:14 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 09:14 PMFRANKFURT, May 21 - German federal prosecutors said they brought criminal charges against a Danish and an Afghan national suspected of helping to plot the killing of prominent leaders of Jewish organisations in Germany on behalf of Iran.The defendants, identified only as Danish national Ali S. and Afghan national Tawab M. in line with German data privacy laws, face charges of involvement in attempted murder.Ali S.
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