British Authorities Conduct Counterterrorism Raids, Arresting Iranian Nationals

Fri Jul 11 2025 09:44:01 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
British Authorities Conduct Counterterrorism Raids, Arresting Iranian Nationals

Eight men, including seven Iranians, have been arrested by British police in two related counterterrorism inquiries amid growing concerns of Iranian-linked threats.


The Metropolitan Police in London have arrested eight men, seven of whom are Iranian nationals, as part of counterterrorism operations. The arrests are linked to ongoing investigations into possible terrorist actions, highlighting the rising concerns regarding Iranian activities in the UK.


British police have launched a significant counterterrorism operation resulting in the arrest of eight men, including seven nationals from Iran. This operation reflects the increasing scrutiny over perceived threats from Iran, as highlighted by the Metropolitan Police on Sunday.

In one of the cases, four Iranians and an individual whose nationality is currently unverified were detained on Saturday. Authorities suspect these men were plotting an attack on a specific location; however, details about the site have not been disclosed for operational reasons. Dominic Murphy, the head of the Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages and that they are collaborating closely with the site in question to ensure ongoing safety and security.

The demographic details of the arrested individuals include two 29-year-olds, a 46-year-old, and a 40-year-old, apprehended across various locations including London and Swindon. In addition, three other Iranian nationals aged 39, 44, and 55 were detained separately in London, but their arrests are not connected to the terrorist plot inquiry. These arrests were made under the National Security Act 2023, instituted to fortify the UK’s defenses against hostile activities.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper characterized these arrests as significant and indicative of an evolving national security landscape. She underlined the government's commitment to collaborating with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to safeguard public security. Specific details about the nature of the alleged plots remain undisclosed for security reasons.

Ken McCallum, director of MI5, previously noted the rising threat posed by Iranian-linked plots, having dealt with around 20 potential incidents since early 2022. His comments included reference to a past case involving surveillance of Iran International, a Persian-language opposition broadcasting entity functional within the UK.

In a separate comment from the current government, Health Secretary Wes Streeting indicated that, while the public will be kept informed, it would be inappropriate to delve further into matters that are still under active investigation.

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