The Deal with Iran
This three-part documentary series unravels a shocking international case that unfolded in the heart of Europe. Belgian authorities uncover an Iranian sleeper cell preparing a terrorist attack against an exiled opposition group. What appears to be an ordinary refugee couple turns out to be operatives acting on behalf of the Iranian regime.
As the investigation intensifies, a race against time begins to prevent a bombing on European soil. The case leads to the unprecedented arrest and conviction of an Iranian diplomat in Belgium. What follows is a highly controversial prisoner exchange between Belgium and Iran, raising complex political and ethical questions. Blending investigative journalism with geopolitical tension, the series offers a gripping inside look at terrorism, diplomacy, and justice.


Lennart Stuyck
Maarten Stuyck
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