Iranian hit squads

Jordan Harbinger covered the surprising and shocking reality of Iranian hit squads operating in Western nations, particularly the UK and the US, with former MI6 officer and spy novelist Matthew Dunn in episode 912 of The Jordan Harbinger Show. Here are key takeaways:

1. Presence and Operations: Iranian agents are actively operating in cities like London and even in the US, targeting Iranian dissidents who are critical of the regime online or who have had previous conflicts with the regime. These hit squads are involved in kidnapping, torture, and assassination attempts 1 2.

2. Motivations for the Hit Squads: Iran's actions are driven by a desire to silence dissent and instill fear among its critics abroad. They aim to send a strong message back to Iran, showing that dissent can lead to severe consequences. This approach parallels actions taken by regimes like Russia, which also uses targeted assassinations to send similar messages 3.

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     Iranian Hit Squads

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     Iranian Hit Squads

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     Targeted Assassinations

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     Iranian Death Squads

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     Foiling Assassination Plots

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     Surprising Hit Squads

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     Iranian Intelligence, Domestic Conflict

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3. Recent Developments: The assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani by the US in 2020 has intensified these activities, with Iranian death squads reportedly seeking revenge. This escalation has resulted in more brazen operations on US soil 4.

4. Challenges for Intelligence Agencies: Foiling these assassination plots is complex and resource-intensive. Both MI5 in the UK and similar agencies in other countries work continuously to thwart these attempts. However, not all attempts are stopped, and some are believed to be underreported to prevent public panic 5.

5. Iran's Broader Conflict: Beyond dissidents, Iranian operatives also target non-Iranian politicians and other influential figures. The actions of these squads underscore Iran's ongoing covert operations and ambitions, which include their controversial nuclear program 6 7.

6. Impact on the Iranian Diaspora: It's important to note that the majority of Iranians abroad are more likely victims of these oppressive measures rather than perpetrators. Harbinger emphasizes the need for compassion towards Iranian refugees and expatriates who flee such dangerous conditions 7.

For more details, you can listen to the full episode "912: Matthew Dunn | Iranian Hit Squads in the UK and US" on The Jordan Harbinger Show.