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UK Police Arrest Eight Men in Dual Counterterrorism Operations

Authorities detained suspects, including seven Iranian nationals, under terrorism and national security laws, citing concerns over an imminent attack and foreign state threats.

Selon le Daily Telegraph, le projet d’attaque était imminent, aux yeux des autorités.
Selon la police, il s’agit de quatre Iraniens âgés de 29 à 46 ans, tandis que l’âge et la nationalité du cinquième homme restent à déterminer. (photo d’illustration)
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Overview

  • Five men, including four Iranian nationals, were arrested under the Terrorism Act for allegedly planning a specific terror act targeting a site in the UK.
  • A separate operation led to the arrest of three additional Iranian nationals under the National Security Act for suspected foreign-state threats.
  • The Metropolitan Police described the investigation as rapidly evolving, with searches ongoing and no specific target details disclosed yet.
  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper praised the police for their response, emphasizing the need to adapt to evolving national security threats.
  • The arrests come against the backdrop of the UK’s March designation of Iran's intelligence services at the highest level of its Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.