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UK Counterterrorism Raids Foil Suspected Iran-Linked Plot

Eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate operations targeting a potential attack on a specific site and foreign state threat activity.

A sign stands in front of the New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police, in London on Sept. 25, 2023.
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Overview

  • Five men, four of them Iranian nationals, were arrested under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act targeting an undisclosed location.
  • Three additional Iranian men were detained in London under the National Security Act 2023 for suspected foreign power threat activity in a separate investigation.
  • The targeted site, which remains unnamed for security reasons, has been informed and is receiving police support as investigations continue.
  • Authorities, including MI5 and counterterrorism police, are exploring potential motives and any further risks to public safety.
  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the operations as among the most significant counterterrorism efforts in recent years, reflecting the growing threat of Iran-backed plots in the UK.