Investigative Analysis – A series of arson attacks and alleged incidents targeting alleged Jewish-linked sites across Europe have been attributed to a little-known group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI), or Ashab al-Yamin. The group has been widely described in media and security circles as an Iran-backed network, allegedly linked to the IRGC.
Since March 9, HAYI has been credited w...
The narrative of HAYI as an Iran-backed terror group targeting Jewish sites in Europe is riddled with inconsistencies, suggesting a coordinated effort to manufacture a threat. The strongest version of this narrative, as presented by pro-Israel think tanks and government sources, hinges on the timing of Telegram claims and the amplification of minor incidents as part of a broader "hybrid warfare" strategy. However, the delayed creation of HAYI’s Telegram channels, the lack of direct evidence link...