Trump admin cracks down on groups tied to Iran targeting US citizens, sanctions Iranian-linked Swedish gang
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that new sanctions have been imposed on an Iranian-linked Swedish gang responsible for an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm in January 2024. According to the Treasury Department, the sanctions target members and affiliates of the Foxtrot Network, a transnational criminal organization known for its drug trafficking activities in the region. The leader of the group, Rawa Majid, has also been singled out for sanctions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent condemned Iran’s involvement with criminal organizations like the Foxtrot Network, stating that Iran’s disregard for the well-being of European communities is evident in their support for such organizations. The Treasury Department highlighted the violent activities of the Foxtrot Network, which include shootings, contract killings, and assaults, as well as their recruitment of teenagers to carry out these acts.
The Foxtrot Network’s collaboration with Iran in targeting the U.S. and Jewish or Israeli interests in Europe has raised concerns. The Foxtrot Network was implicated in the attempted attack on the Israeli Embassy in 2024, where a suspicious object believed to be an explosive device was discovered. Although the device was neutralized by security forces, the incident was investigated as a terrorist crime by Swedish authorities.
Rawa Majid, the leader of the Foxtrot Network, has been accused of working with the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, a sanctioned entity in the U.S. Majid is facing charges in Sweden related to drug and firearms trafficking. The Trump administration’s decision to impose sanctions on Majid and the Foxtrot Network aligns with the President’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, which aims to restrict Iran’s oil exports.
In a recent development, President Trump hinted at the possibility of a new nuclear deal with Iran and disclosed that he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to urge for negotiations. Trump emphasized the importance of reaching a diplomatic agreement but warned of potential military action if Iran fails to comply.
The article was written by Diana Stancy, a politics reporter at Fox News Digital, covering the White House. The original article provided valuable insights into the sanctions imposed on the Foxtrot Network and Rawa Majid, as well as President Trump’s diplomatic efforts towards Iran.
