US EditionSwedish Security Service Warns of Rising Threats to Sweden Amid Iran War
Sweden's Security Service investigated hundreds of incidents last year, reporting increased Russian covert activities and Iran-linked threats targeting locations inside Sweden.
- On March 18, Sweden's Security Service said Russia remains the primary threat and warned Sweden faces a more dangerous security environment than before.
- Säpo warned threats linked to Iran are aimed at targets within Sweden, amid Middle East tensions and rising security risks in the High North, as described by Nordic leaders.
- Säpo investigators reported that the agency investigated hundreds of suspicious incidents over the past year, finding attempted destructive cyberattacks but no confirmed physical sabotage while Russian agents mapped protected sites in Sweden.
- Cold Response 26 began on March 9 and involves approximately 25,000 troops from 14 NATO countries in large-scale drills led by Norway across northern Finland, Norway and Sweden.
- After an Oslo meeting, Canada and the five Nordic prime ministers pledged expanded cooperation on Arctic security, defense production, resilient infrastructure, and support for Ukraine.
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Sweden Faces Heightened Risks as Russian Threat Intensifies, Security Service Says
Sweden’s Security Service (Säpo) has warned that threats from Russia may increase, saying the country faces a more dangerous security environment than in previous years. According to SVT on March 18, in its annual security assessment Säpo said Russia remains the primary threat and is increasingly relying on covert influence operations and intelligence gathering to strengthen its capabilities. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support k…
The Swedish Security Service (SÄPO) reported Wednesday in its annual report on threats facing the country that Russia, China, and Iran pose the greatest risks to Sweden. Police warned that...
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