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Iran Allegedly Recruits 15-Year-Old Boy and 13-Year-Old for Attacks on Israeli Targets in Europe

Dec 21, 2024, 12:21 PM

Recent reports indicate that Iran is allegedly recruiting children to carry out attacks on Israeli targets in Europe, amid heightened tensions related to Israel's conflict with Iranian proxies. Security officials have noted incidents involving minors, including a 15-year-old boy who attempted to reach the Israeli embassy in Stockholm while armed, and a 13-year-old in Gothenburg who was apprehended after firing shots at the Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems. The situation has raised concerns, particularly in Nordic countries with significant migrant populations, which are viewed as vulnerable to such activities.