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German Court Jails Two for Iran-Directed Plot to Kill Jewish Leader

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A German court sentenced two men for plotting to kill a leader of the German Jewish community, finding that Iran's intelligence service directed one of the defendants. Ali S. received an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for preparing the assassination, while Tawab M. was sentenced to four-and-a-half years. The plot involved gathering intelligence on prominent Jewish figures and institutions in Germany. The verdicts come as international tensions involving Iran have increased.

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  • A German court sentenced two men for plotting to kill a leader of the German Jewish community.
  • One defendant, Ali S., was recruited and directed by Iran's intelligence service, the court found.
  • Ali S. received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for preparing the assassination.
  • Tawab M. was sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in the plot.
  • The plot included gathering intelligence on prominent Jewish leaders and institutions in Germany.
  • The verdicts were issued amidst escalating international conflict involving Iran.

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