US EditionIranian terror suspect 'has links to regime' after UK attack 'hours away'
- British police arrested seven Iranian nationals in multiple locations on May 3, 2025, over a suspected imminent terror plot targeting a specific UK site.
- The operation involved coordinated counter-terror and national security efforts across the country, reflecting concerns over Iran-backed malign activity, with some uncertainty about exact motivations.
- The suspects consist of five men detained on suspicion of preparing terrorist activities under the Terrorism Act, and three others arrested due to suspected connections to a foreign power under the provisions of the National Security Act, with investigations including ongoing searches and interviews.
- Security officials described the plot as "imminent," noting that the suspect group was "hours away" from carrying out an attack reportedly targeting Jewish civilians, and one suspect has close ties to the Tehran regime.
- Authorities emphasized robust, ongoing investigations to protect public safety amid rising Iran-related threats, underscoring the challenges of countering foreign hostile influence in the UK.
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Iranian Terror Suspect In UK Has “Close Ties To The Islamic Regime”
One of the Iranians arrested in the UK over the weekend for an alleged plot to carry out an imminent major terror attack on a Jewish target has close ties to the Iranian regime, The Telegraph revealed on Tuesday. According to the report, the suspect’s family owns prominent businesses in Iran and maintains close ties with government officials. An Iranian source in the UK described him as “very well connected.” The police said that the investigati…
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