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In a recent investigative report published in Der Spiegel<\/em> on August 10<\/a>, the German magazine has shed light on the extensive connections between the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and the Iranian regime, as well as its alleged support for the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The revelations follow the German authorities\u2019 decision to shut down the Blue Mosque<\/a> in Hamburg, which has long been suspected of serving as a hub for extremist activities.<\/p>\n The report details how the IZH, led by Mohammad Mofatteh, maintained close and continuous contact with the core of the Iranian regime, specifically the so-called “Revolutionary Office” of the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n Investigators uncovered over 650 WhatsApp messages exchanged between Mofatteh and Mehdi Mostafavi, the deputy head for international affairs at Khamenei\u2019s office, from late 2021 to the end of 2023. These messages included detailed instructions from Mostafavi to Mofatteh, covering everything from propaganda efforts to coordinating the mosque’s activities in alignment with the regime’s objectives.<\/p>\n The Spiegel report also highlights how, in the aftermath of the October 7 attack, Mofatteh received directives from Tehran on how to frame the incident. The messages from Khamenei\u2019s Office justified the attack, emphasizing the need for a “long war on all fronts, both politically and militarily,” to achieve the regime’s goals.<\/p>\n Hamburg Senate Warns of #Iranian<\/a> Espionage and Threats Against #MEK<\/a> Amid Rising Tensionshttps:\/\/t.co\/eVlsj8CtK3<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/G3UuGMCgaA<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) August 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n