Friday, July 11, 2025
spot_img

UK warned of ‘persistent, unpredictable’ threat from Iran

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

LONDON, July 10: A UK intelligence committee has warned that Iran has significantly escalated its physical threat to people on British soil since 2022, particularly targeting Iranian dissidents and Jewish and Israeli interests. The Intelligence and Security Committee stated that the level of threat posed by Iran now matches that of Russia, with at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents recorded between January 2022 and August 2023. Kevan Jones, chair of the committee, emphasized that Iran poses a “persistent and unpredictable” threat to the UK, with a high level of risk-taking and a tendency for chaotic, sporadic actions rather than a clear, strategic plan.
In response, Iran’s embassy in London strongly denied the allegations, describing the report’s findings as “unfounded, politically motivated, and hostile.” The embassy rejected claims of Iran’s involvement in physical violence, espionage, or cyber attacks on British soil or against UK interests abroad, labeling the accusations as defamatory and potentially harmful to diplomatic relations.
The report also noted that Iran is not as strategically focused as Russia or China, often engaging in activities with a “high appetite for risk.” In addition, last year, the head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency warned of a sharp rise in assassination attempts, sabotage, and other criminal activities linked to both Russia and Iran. In May, three men alleged to be Iranian spies were charged in London for planning violence against UK-based journalists. (AP)

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

22 Maoists, including eight females, surrender in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, July 11: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, 22 Maoists laid down their arms on...

BJP looting land, forest, water: Rahul Gandhi at ‘save Constitution’ rally in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 11: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday targeted the BJP, alleging that the ruling party has...

Centre plans Rs 1,345 crore subsidy scheme to boost production of Rare Earth magnets

New Delhi, July 11: The Indian government has drawn up a scheme to offer subsidies to the tune...

We missed no targets in Pak, not even a glass pane broken in India: NSA Doval on Op Sindoor

New Delhi, July 11: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday addressed the convocation ceremony at IIT...