Polish security coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak warns Poland must prepare for potential Iranian terrorist threats following Middle East conflict.
Siemoniak on Iran’s Long-Term and Short-Term Threats
Coordinator of special services Minister Tomasz Siemoniak addressed the situation in Iran on Thursday on TVN24. He stated that while the world may be safer in the long term due to the regime’s threats, any military situation destabilizes and brings immediate threats.
In the long term, the world will certainly be safer, because the regime that supports terrorists, builds a nuclear bomb, has missiles, is dangerous for everyone, including Poland. However, in the short term, any military situation destabilizes and brings threats that Poland must face.
Terrorism as a Likely Response
When asked about possible terrorist operations in Europe or the United States as a response to attacks, Siemoniak stated that as a minister, his task is “to imagine worst-case scenarios and prepare the state for them.”
He emphasized that weak and humiliated entities like Iran resort to terrorism. While Iran may send missiles and drones to neighbors, it doesn’t constitute effective warfare according to Siemoniak.
Polish Services Monitor All Threats
Polish services have noted a statement by a scientist who “mentioned Poland as a country that is close to the United States” on the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera. “The services certainly picked it up, because services pick up everything related to Poland,” Siemoniak said.
When asked about potential Iranian attacks or terrorism affecting Poland, he stated: “We have certain scenarios that we must be prepared for, may they never be fulfilled.”
Iran’s Extensive Terrorist Portfolio
The minister added that Iran’s portfolio in supporting terrorism is huge. “Over the years they have supported, organized or helped terrorists in various parts mainly of the Middle East, but also of the world,” he said.
Western countries, including Poland, must take into account that the terrorist threat is growing, Siemoniak emphasized. “Today it requires great focus because it is specific people who become terrorists, specific organizations,” he added.
Poland Faces Multiple Security Challenges
“We have our own problems here, we have acts of sabotage commissioned and carried out by Eastern services, so we are already on such alert,” Siemoniak noted. “We must take into account various possible situations, keep an eye on various people who appear in Poland.”
He assured that all Western special services are working and trying to neutralize threats, while Poland maintains vigilance against multiple security challenges.