A teenage boy rings the doorbell with a knife in his hand. Iran expert Arvin Khoshnood senses trouble and alerts the police - and has since been forced to live in secret. Now several boys are being charged with attempted murder. "For me, there is no doubt that the regime in Iran ordered this," Khoshnood tells TT.
SwedenThe war in the Middle East is worsening Sweden's security situation, and the threat to those the Iranian regime sees as its enemies is increasing. However, Russia is the biggest threat, the Security Service (Säpo) emphasizes in its new threat assessment. The actions of the United States are also affecting the security situation, according to Säpo's operational chief.
SwedenPolice say there are clear threats to U.S. and Israeli interests in Sweden linked to the Iran war. Niclas Andersson of Noa also confirms that Noa is investigating incidents targeting Iranian opposition figures in Sweden - and urges those who feel threatened to contact the police.
CrimeThere is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg, who reviewed the security work at the Government Offices after several security scandals.
Swedish politicsThe global situation is increasingly demanding and Sweden is entering an "even more dangerous time," says the FRA. There is currently an increased focus on Iran following warnings of retaliation against the West.
SwedenThe Social Democrats are calling on Säpo and the Swedish Schools Inspectorate to investigate and, if necessary, close preschools with links to extremism.
SwedenThe police received over 2,000 reports last year of suspected crimes targeting socially important activities. That is twice as many as the previous year, according to a survey by Ekot.
SwedenThe war involving Iran has increased the risk of attacks against American and Israeli targets in Sweden, but also against Swedish Jews and exiled Iranians, says Fredrik Hallström, the Security Service's operational chief, in an interview with TT. The military operation that Israel and the US have carried out against Iran has further deteriorated the security situation and is also affecting Sweden.
SwedenSwedish authorities are closely monitoring any terrorist plans that may be in the wake of attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). The Security Service is currently keeping a close eye on people who could pose a danger in Sweden.
Swedish politicsSäpo is monitoring developments following the attacks on Iran, but the terrorist threat level to Sweden remains at level three.
SwedenIn the short term, attacks on Iran could lead to an increased risk of attacks and assassinations in Sweden. In the longer term, however, a new regime in Iran could lead to a radically improved security situation, according to terrorism expert Hans Brun.
Sweden40 years have passed since Olof Palme was shot - and one day after a man was convicted of molestation and unlawful threats against two ministers. Politicians need more protection, says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund. You can rant about painted apples, but then you don't see that it is part of the problem of threats against our elected officials, he says.
Swedish politicsThe actions involving "Hitler apples" and an "IS" doll were illegal, according to Solna District Court. A 43-year-old man has been convicted of molesting Migration Minister Johan Forssell and of making unlawful threats against Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa. He was given a suspended sentence.
Swedish politicsProsecutor Carl Mellberg is seeking imprisonment for a 43-year-old man from the activist group Rojava Committees, who is charged with unlawful threats against Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). The man denies the charge and claims that the actions fall within the scope of freedom of expression.
Swedish politicsInfiltration of Swedish authorities poses a serious threat - but efforts to counter it are insufficient, according to a review. Among other things, managers often avoid asking sensitive questions, which are crucial for uncovering vulnerabilities among staff.
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken to the leaders of the other parliamentary parties and informed them about the risk that this fall's election could be targeted by influence campaigns. "Sweden is not immune," he writes on X.
Swedish politicsThe charges against a former senior police officer suspected of instigating a data breach have been dropped.
CrimeA man in his 40s is being charged at Solna District Court with unlawful threats against two ministers.
Swedish politicsSD leader Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race at the Jokkmokk market. "I can confirm that Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race following advice from Säpo," SD's press secretary Ludvig Grufman told TT.
SwedenA 23-year-old Malmö resident with suspected links to Hamas has been arrested. According to Malmö District Court, he is suspected, on probable cause, of aggravated participation in a terrorist organization and two counts of aggravated weapons offenses.
CrimeA 23-year-old man who, according to the Swedish Security Service, is linked to the terrorist group Hamas, has been arrested in the Malmö area. He is now wanted for aggravated participation in a terrorist organization and two counts of aggravated weapons offenses.
CrimeSD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season.
Swedish politicsA 42-year-old man has been detained on probable cause on suspicion of making unlawful threats against two ministers in the Swedish government.
Swedish politicsThe prosecutor has received the analysis results in the case of MP Katja Nyberg (SD), who is suspected of drunk driving.
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