Europol has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict will have “immediate repercussions” for European Union security, leading to an increased threat of terrorism, organized crime, and cyberattacks. Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said that he anticipates a rise in cyberattacks targeting European infrastructure, alongside sophisticated online fraud driven by artificial intelligence. He observed that groups linked to Iran may engage in “destabilizing activities” within the EU, including terrorist attacks. “The level of terrorist threat and violent extremism in EU territory is considered high,” he said, noting that the rapid spread of polarizing content online could accelerate radicalization among diaspora communities.