Denmark Foils Assassination Plot By Iran On Danish Soil



The Guardian: Denmark pushes for fresh Iran sanctions over 'assassination plot'

Copenhagen also recalls ambassador to Tehran as it accuses Iran of plotting assassination on Danish soil

Denmark has recalled its ambassador from Tehran and called for fresh EU sanctions against Iran after its security services accused Iranian intelligence service of plotting an assassination on Danish soil.

The Danish intelligence chief, Finn Borch Andersen, said on Tuesday that the alleged murder plot had targeted the exiled leader of the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz (ASMLA), a separatist group that has a history of carrying out attacks in Iran.

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WNU Editor: Denmark is demanding sanctions .... Denmark calls for EU sanctions on Iran after alleged assassination plot (Middle East Eye). Iran is denying these accusations .... Iran rejects Denmark claim about thwarted assassination plot (Press TV).

More News On Reports That Denmark Foiled An Assassination Plot By Iran On Danish Soil

Denmark alleges Iran plotted to kill activist on Danish soil -- AP
Iranian spy service suspected of assassination plot in Denmark: security chief -- Reuters
Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot -- BBC
Norwegian arrested for attempted assassination in Denmark on behalf of Iran -- The Local
Denmark foils 'Iranian intelligence agency' attack -- DW
Iranian plot to assassinate dissidents in Denmark foiled -- Jerusalem Post
Denmark Will Respond to Suspected Iranian Attempted Attack: Foreign Minister -- Reuters
Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over foiled attack -- France 24

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