UK Police Thwart Iranian-Linked Terror Plot Targeting Synagogue, Arrest Eight

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Published May 7, 2025, 12:16 AM

British counterterrorism police have arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, in two separate operations across England. Five of the men, four of whom are Iranian, were detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act targeting a specific location, believed to be a synagogue or another site linked to the Jewish community. The arrests took place in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale, and Manchester, with the plot reportedly hours away from execution. In a separate investigation, three other Iranian men were arrested in London under the National Security Act, suspected of espionage and activities related to foreign state interests. The operations reflect heightened concerns about Iranian activities on UK soil, with authorities describing them as some of the most significant counterterrorism efforts in recent years. The Metropolitan Police have not linked the two investigations but are continuing to explore various lines of inquiry to establish any potential motivations and assess further risks to the public. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the seriousness of these events and the need to adapt responses to national security threats. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum previously noted that since 2022, the UK has uncovered 20 Iran-backed plots posing potentially lethal threats.

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"Disturbed to learn that Iranian citizens have reportedly been arrested by UK security services," Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tuesday. "If credible allegations of misconduct are established, Iran stands ready to assist investigations. We call on UK to ensure respect https://t.co/ogZCTA6TAA

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