Little-Known Group Ashab al-Yamin Claims Series of Attacks Across Europe

VoM News Desk | April 5, 2026 | 03:55 PM IST | Breaking News, World | Follow on Google News

Little-Known Group Ashab al-Yamin Claims Series of Attacks Across Europe

New Delhi, Apr 5: A little-known group calling itself Ashab al-Yamin has claimed responsibility for a string of low-scale attacks across Europe, raising concerns among security agencies about its origins and possible backing.

The group, also referred to as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, has largely operated through the messaging platform Telegram, posting videos and statements taking credit for incidents in multiple countries, according to international reports.

Authorities say the group had no known presence before March 9, prompting questions about whether it is an organised network or simply a label being used by scattered actors.

One such incident took place in London, where three men allegedly set fire to ambulances belonging to a Jewish medical service. Similar cases involving arson and small explosions have since been reported in Belgium, Netherlands and France.

Many of the targets appear linked to Jewish communities or Western institutions, including a reported attempt to attack a bank office in Paris.

Security experts say the sudden emergence of the group is unusual. Julian Lanches of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism noted that there were no prior online or offline references to the group before early March.

Investigators are also examining whether there could be indirect links to Iran, especially after a pro-Iran channel on Telegram announced plans on March 9 to target US and Israeli interests globally. Two days later, the same group claimed responsibility for an attack on a synagogue in Liège.

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Police action across Europe has led to several arrests. Officials say suspects range in age from 14 to 23 years, with multiple detentions reported in the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom. In the UK case, three individuals have been charged with arson.

Despite the suspicions, Iran has denied any involvement. Its embassy in London said the country adheres to international law and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other nations.

Authorities continue to investigate the incidents, focusing on whether the attacks are coordinated or represent isolated acts carried out under a shared banner.

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