MI5 chief says Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid campaigns in Britain
MI5 director Sir Ken McCallum says Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid campaigns in the U.K., and that state-threat work is now roughly equal in scale to counter-terrorism work.
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum says Iran and Russia are escalating their hybrid campaigns in Britain, according to The New York Times. CBS News reports he said the "hybrid tactics" used by the two countries are evolving.
The Times reports he called Iran-led attacks on Jewish communities "sickening."
The BBC reports he said MI5's operations against terrorism and against state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale." NBC News reports he described a "new era" of security threats.
NBC News says he also warned of threats from China, AI and terrorist groups. The BBC also lists AI among the threats.
CBS News has published a piece listing notable hybrid incidents in Europe in 2026. Its summary did not include details of those incidents. None of the reports include a response from Iran or Russia.
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- The New York TimesMI5 Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats From Iran and Russia on British SoilTue, Oct 13, 10:26 AM EDT
- BBC NewsMI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AITue, Oct 13, 11:52 AM EDT
- NBC NewsBritain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 saysTue, Oct 13, 1:23 PM EDT
- CBS NewsWhat are Iran and Russia's mounting hybrid attacks on Europe?Wed, Oct 14, 12:55 PM EDT
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- Tue, Oct 13, 2:45 PM EDT, 3 outlets: MI5 chief says counter-terrorism and state threat work now roughly equal in scale
- Tue, Oct 13, 1:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: MI5 chief says Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid campaigns in Britain