London: There are fears of a new wave of international terrorism provoked by the reaction to the presidential elections in Iran, after the regime backed an expansion of the network operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Since the elections, Iran's leaders have repeatedly criticised the West, blaming British and other foreign agents for inciting demonstrations
Intelligence experts have given warning that, rather than merely seeking to distract attention from its domestic turmoil with rhetoric, Iran will seek "retaliation" beyond its borders.
"Hezbollah has stretched, facilitated by Iran, across the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and Latin America," said Magnus Ranstorp, a terrorism expert at Sweden's National Defence University.
Intelligence experts believe that Germany, where Hezbollah has an estimated 900 operatives, is the most vulnerable location in Europe.
"It grants Iran global power and Hezbollah has become more susceptible to Iran's efforts to project its influence."
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