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    US urges Americans in Sweden to remain vigilant, citing threat of attack

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    Posted on June 23, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    The US embassy in Sweden warns Americans of potential attack threats from local gangs influenced by Iran, urging increased caution and vigilance.

    US Advises Americans in Sweden to Stay Alert Amid Attack Threats

    By Kanishka Singh and Marie Mannes

    WASHINGTON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -The U.S. embassy in Sweden said on Monday Americans in the country are "advised to exercise increased caution" due to local media reports on Iran potentially pressuring local criminal gangs to attack U.S. and Israeli interests.

    Washington struck Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend and Iran targeted a U.S. base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation. The U.S. State Department on Sunday issued a worldwide caution security alert for Americans living overseas.

    Analysts have warned that Iran, with its military weakened by Israeli strikes, could retaliate in non-traditional ways, including by activating proxy groups against American and Israeli interests worldwide.

    U.S. ally Israel's war with Iran began on June 13 when Israel struck Iran. The air war raised alarms in a region that was already on edge since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in late 2023.

    "Swedish media reports that Iran may be pressuring local criminal gangs, including the Foxtrot Network, to carry out attacks in Sweden against U.S. and Israeli interests. U.S. citizens in Sweden are advised to exercise increased caution," the U.S. embassy in Sweden said in a security alert.

    The alert was issued before President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. It urged Americans in Sweden to avoid crowds and demonstrations and keep a low profile.

    The Swedish criminal gang Foxtrot was accused in April by Britain of committing violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of Iran's government, a claim Iran rejected. Washington sanctioned the group in March.

    The embassy's alert did not identify the report it was quoting. A report by the Swedish public broadcaster on Sunday said Foxtrot and its leader were in the past few days pressured to carry out new attacks against Israelis and Americans.

    Sweden has suffered from a wave of gang-related violence for over a decade, including in recent months against buildings linked to Israelis or Israeli business.

    A Sunday advisory from the U.S. government warned of a heightened domestic threat environment.

    (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Marie Mannes; Editing by Don Durfee and Sonali Paul)

    Key Takeaways

    • •US embassy in Sweden issues a security alert for Americans.
    • •Potential threats from local gangs influenced by Iran.
    • •Iran may retaliate using proxy groups against US and Israel.
    • •Sweden has experienced gang-related violence recently.
    • •US State Department issues a worldwide caution alert.

    Frequently Asked Questions about US urges Americans in Sweden to remain vigilant, citing threat of attack

    1What prompted the US embassy's alert for Americans in Sweden?

    The US embassy advised Americans in Sweden to exercise increased caution due to local media reports suggesting that Iran may be pressuring criminal gangs to carry out attacks against US and Israeli interests.

    2What actions did the US take against Iran recently?

    Washington struck Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend, and in retaliation, Iran targeted a US base in Qatar.

    3What is the Foxtrot Network?

    The Foxtrot Network is a Swedish criminal gang that has been accused of committing violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of Iran's government.

    4What advice did the US government give to Americans in Sweden?

    The advisory urged Americans in Sweden to avoid crowds and demonstrations and to maintain a low profile in light of the heightened threat environment.

    5How has gang-related violence affected Sweden recently?

    Sweden has experienced a wave of gang-related violence for over a decade, with recent incidents targeting buildings linked to Israelis or Israeli businesses.

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