Milan prosecutors investigate two Iranians over threats to dissidents
Milan prosecutors are investigating two Iranians for allegedly threatening dissidents opposed to the Tehran government. The investigation follows complaints from Iranian citizens in Italy, including a case where a dissident received a death threat. The suspects are linked to an Islamic center in Milan and are accused of making threats during recent protests.
- ▪Milan prosecutors have placed two Iranians under investigation for threats to dissidents.
- ▪The suspects are accused of aggravated threats and association for terrorism and subversion of democracy.
- ▪One suspect reportedly made death threats via social media against supporters of the exiled son of Iran's former Shah.
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Milan prosecutors investigate two Iranians over threats to dissidentsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 29, 2026, 09:29 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 09:29 PMMILAN, May 29 - Milan prosecutors have placed two Iranians living in Italy under investigation and ordered their homes to be searched over alleged threats to compatriots opposed to the Tehran government, judicial documents showed on Friday.According to a nine-page search warrant seen by Reuters, prosecutors suspect the two people of aggravated threats and association for the purpose of terrorism and subversion of democracy.The case stems from complaints filed by several Iranian citizens living in Italy.In one case cited in the warrant, an Iranian dissident told investigators she had received a phone call…
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