- The Islamic Republic of Iran has been attempting to acquire various components for its military industry, including those related to weapons of mass destruction, through illicit means in Europe.
- European intelligence services, including those in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany, have been tracking these deals and documenting Iran’s illicit nuclear proliferation activities.
- Despite the intelligence findings, media outlets in these countries have largely refrained from reporting on Iran’s activities related to acquiring technology for its illegal nuclear program and weapons of mass destruction.