The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and the Norwegian Intelligence Service (E-tjenesten) have raised concerns over possible retaliatory actions targeting Israeli and Jewish sites in Western Europe after the recent military strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. Following these attacks, Iran has responded with missile strikes and drone attacks in the Middle East, increasing the likelihood of conflict spreading beyond its borders.

PST indicated that Iran maintains strong connections with criminal networks in Scandinavia, which complicates the security landscape in Norway and the region. The agency assesses the risk of terrorist attacks in Norway to be at a 'moderate' level, rating it three out of five. This rating reflects the precarious nature of the situation as events in the Middle East unfold, with PST highlighting their commitment to continuously assess the evolution of these threats.

In a recent update, Eirik Veum, a senior advisor at PST, acknowledged the uncertainties that accompany the current geopolitical tensions, urging vigilance as they monitor developments. The agency's prior assessments had already hinted at the potential spillover effects from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East into Scandinavian nations, as tensions heighten around Iranian retaliation efforts.