Global Threat Matrix: Identifying State-Sponsored Hit Squads

Global Threat Matrix: Identifying State-Sponsored Hit Squads

June 16, 2026 · 10 min

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This episode analyzes the operational patterns and surveillance indicators of state-sponsored hit squads, particularly focusing on the Quds Force's activities in civilian spaces.

As Iran escalates its shadow war, the operational footprint of the Quds Force expands into civilian spaces across Europe and the Americas, redefining everyday security risks. This episode analyzes the surveillance indicators, operational patterns, and target selection methods utilized by transnational assassination cells. Learn the critical principles of situational awareness and threat mitigation necessary to navigate a landscape where geopolitical conflicts spill into the public domain.

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