Dane Arrested in Iran Espionage Targeting German Jews

A Danish national, Ali S., was arrested in Aarhus, Denmark, on suspicion of spying for Iran by gathering intelligence on Jewish sites and individuals in Berlin, reportedly in preparation for possible attacks. German authorities allege that Ali S. acted under orders from Iran's Quds Force and surveilled three locations in June 2025, including the headquarters of the German-Israeli Society and a residence linked to a Jewish leader. The arrest followed intelligence from Germany’s domestic security service, and Ali S. is to be extradited to Germany for further investigation and potential charges. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned the alleged plot as indicative of Iran's ongoing threat to Jews and summoned the Iranian ambassador for an explanation. The Iranian embassy in Berlin rejected the accusations as unfounded and claimed they were intended to distract from recent Israeli actions against Iran. Amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions, Germany has increased security at Jewish and Israeli sites.