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MaarivSecurity

Tony Blair's Sister-in-Law Attended Iran Spy Recruitment Conference

Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

alleges was used for spy recruitment. Rabbi Cohen, also present, stated his goal was to foster peace between Jews and Muslims, claiming Iran is friendly to Jews.

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  • Tony Blair's sister-in-law attended an Iranian conference allegedly used for spy recruitment.
  • Rabbi Cohen stated his Iran trip aimed to build bridges and promote peace.
  • Cohen claimed Iran distinguishes between Judaism and the Zionist movement.

A sister-in-law of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair reportedly attended a conference in Iran that the United States claims was used for recruiting spies. Intelligence experts suggest that the Iranian regime leverages Western figures to promote its messages, labeling them "useful idiots."

Rabbi Cohen, also reportedly present, stated his trip to Iran was aimed at building bridges and promoting peace between Jews and Muslims. He asserted that Iran is a friendly country to Jews, distinguishing clearly between Judaism and the Zionist movement.

MaarivCentre · Jerusalem

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