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Iran-Linked Terror Group Ashaab al-Yamin Claims Europe-Wide Jewish Attacks

24 March, 2026.Europe.5 sources

Key Takeaways

Four ambulances of a Jewish emergency service in London were firebombed; three suspects seen.
Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia identified; described as Iran-backed sleeper cell aiming to disrupt Europe.
Western security services warned of Iranian-state-backed threats to Jewish sites; attack materialises amid March tensions.

New Terror Group Emerges

Since the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, a new terror group named HAYI has claimed a wave of attacks on Jewish sites across Europe.

“Since the United States (US) and Israel launched a joint attack against Iran on 28 February, Western security services, including Europol, have warned of an increased terrorist threat, particularly targeting Jewish and Israeli sites, due to the risk of retaliatory attacks in the form of Iranian state-backed terrorism”

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

HAYI claimed responsibility for firebombing four Jewish ambulances in London and at least five other incidents.

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

Wave of European Attacks

The assault on Jewish targets began with an IED outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium.

Attacks followed in Rotterdam and Amsterdam at a synagogue, Jewish school, and commercial center.

Metro.co.uk

London Ambulance Arson

The Metropolitan Police is treating the London firebombing as a hate crime.

“Sources at the Israeli Embassy told The Telegraph that the firebombing of four ambulances belonging to a Jewish emergency service bore hallmarks of an Iranian-backed attack”