The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned the Sweden-based Foxtrot Network for alleged connections to Iran and for attacks on Zionists. The organization is led by fugitive Rawa Majid and was linked to an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. This action is part of the ongoing U.S. efforts to address broader tensions with Iran following the withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against the Foxtrot Network, a transnational criminal organization operating mainly in Sweden. This organization has been accused of perpetrating attacks on Zionists throughout Europe, along with its leader, Rawa Majid, who remains at large.
The statement highlighted that in January 2024, the Foxtrot Network was responsible for an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, conducted at the behest of the Iranian government. This links the organization directly to international terrorism associated with Iran.
The sanctions come in the broader context of U.S. relations with Iran. Former President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal in May 2018 and intensified a Maximum Pressure Campaign against Tehran. Despite this, Iran maintains that it will not engage in negotiations under coercive circumstances. Washington’s recent calls for talks have been viewed as attempts to constrain Iran’s nuclear program and its missile capabilities.
The recent sanctions imposed on the Foxtrot Network underscore the U.S.’s continued commitment to combat international terrorism, particularly as it relates to Iran. The actions taken reflect the intricate nature of geopolitical relations and the challenges surrounding nuclear negotiations with Tehran. As the situation develops, the implications for international security remain significant.
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