For the first time ever, Finland’s top security agency has named Iran as a country involved in spying activities inside Finland. This is a big deal because, until now, only Russia and China were officially called out for spying by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service, known as Supo.
Supo has noticed that Iran’s spying has become more intense recently. This change reflects how relations between Iran and many Western countries, including Finland’s partners, have worsened. Although Supo didn’t sahare the exact details of what Iran might be trying to find out in Finland, it’s clear that the agency considers Iran a serious threat.
The agency’s spokesperson said that Iran’s spying isn’t just happening in Finland but is growing across Northern Europe. This marks a significant shift in Finland’s security concerns, as it now has to watch out for a new player in the world of spying.
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Other Countries and the Spy Game
Besides Iran, Russia and China remain on Finland’s radar as countries suspected of spying in the country. Supo also mentioned that several other authoritarian governments are believed to be spying either inside Finland or on people who live there.
These spying activities aren’t just about governments spying on each other. Often, the goal is to find and pressure people who criticize those governments. Supo said these secret operations can be very sneaky, using different tricks to gather information on individuals. Sometimes, the spies try to silence or scare critics who live far away from their home countries.
For example, Supo has warned before that Russian spies sometimes pretend to be journalists or researchers to hide what they’re really doing. Even though the number of Russian spies in Finland has dropped because many diplomats were sent home and visa rules got stricter, Russia still wants to keep collecting secret information.
Since Russian spies can’t use diplomats as much anymore, they are finding new ways to work undercover. Supo expects them to use fake identities more often, especially pretending to be journalists or scholars.
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How Finland is Watching the Spy Threats
Finland’s intelligence agency Supo is closely monitoring these spying activities to protect the country and its people. They say that spying isn’t just about stealing government secrets. Sometimes it’s about watching ordinary people, especially those who speak out against certain governments from abroad.
Iran’s new appearance on Supo’s list signals that Finland is facing a bigger and more complex spying problem. Supo’s warnings show how spying can be dangerous and affect more than just government officials—it can reach into communities and individuals living peacefully in Finland.
By revealing these spying threats, Finland wants to make people aware that some foreign governments are trying to spy on them or their neighbors. This is a serious matter because it threatens people’s safety and privacy.
The rise of spying from Iran, along with Russia and China, shows how the world’s political conflicts can spread even to countries like Finland, which is known for peace and safety. Supo continues to work hard to stop these secret operations and keep Finland secure from foreign threats.
