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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Hamburg, Germany on October 15, 2026. Newest first.
European authorities have accused Iran of orchestrating plots against dissidents and Jewish targets in Europe, which Tehran has denied. The Central Council of Jews in Germany is the main body representing the country's Jewish community.
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A Hamburg court sentenced a Danish national to eight and a half years and an Afghan national to four and a half years for plotting, on Iran's behalf, to assassinate Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
Why it matters: The ruling underscores European concerns about Iranian-linked plots targeting people on their soil.
Sources: Reuters · See it on the globe
A Hamburg court sentenced a Danish national to eight and a half years and an Afghan national to four and a half years for plotting, on Iran's behalf, to assassinate Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
Why it matters: The verdict highlights European concerns about Iranian-linked plots against Jewish figures and dissidents.
Sources: Reuters · See it on the globe