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Five Iranians Arrested in UK Over Foiled Israeli Embassy Attack Plot; Asylum Seeker Lived in Taxpayer-Funded Accommodation

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Updated May 12, 2025, 09:59 PM

British police have arrested at least five Iranian men on suspicion of plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy in London. Among the suspects, at least one was an asylum seeker whose application was still under consideration at the time of arrest. This individual was living in taxpayer-funded accommodation, including a hotel, with rent paid by public funds. The arrests followed counter-terrorism operations conducted on May 3, during which a semi-naked Iranian national was detained in Rochdale.

Authorities have extended the detention of four Iranian suspects by an additional week. Reports suggest the plot may have been orchestrated with support from the Iranian regime. The case has sparked debate over the use of public funds to house asylum seekers linked to terrorism. Separately, British media highlighted a businessman dubbed the "migrant hotel king," who reportedly earns £4.8 million daily by providing accommodation to asylum seekers. Police in Tehran have also reported unrelated arrests, including individuals involved in economic crimes.

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🚨EXPOSED: Iranian man arrested in connection with TERROR plot was an asylum seeker living in a TAXPAYER-funded accomodation. “This is complete INSANITY. Iran can pop a few operatives on a boat and plan to destroy our country — all while being funded by the taxpayer?” @TVKev | https://t.co/Q2gYEkCiku

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🚨EXPOSED: Iranian man arrested in connection with terror plot was an asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded hotel. “This is complete INSANITY. So Iran can just pop a few operatives on a boat and plan to destroy our country — all while being funded by the taxpayer?” @TVKev | https://t.co/YfCZKIzXs4