"There is a risk of terrorist attacks in Switzerland":
Defence Minister Martin Pfister warns of the consequences of the Iran conflict and criticizes the USA and ...
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Switzerland Faces New Security Threats from Iran ConflictDefense Minister Pfister warns of terror risks and refugee influxes in Europe due to Middle East tensions by 2026.
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- Martin Pfister accused the USA, Israel, and Iran of violating international law amid the current conflict.
- He highlighted the risk of Europe and Switzerland experiencing terrorist attacks and migration flows.
- Security measures must be broadened to include police and intelligence agencies, beyond just the military.
- Pfister stressed the urgent need to rethink defense strategies and develop systems against long-range attacks.
There is a danger that Switzerland could face terrorist attacks. Moreover, the war could trigger a wave of refugees that could reach us.— Defense Minister Martin Pfister, in an interview with the SonntagsZeitung
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