MI5 chief says Iran has shifted to harder targets in UK, including military bases
The head of MI5 says Iran has changed its approach to attacking the UK and is now going after harder targets such as military bases.
The head of Britain's MI5 says Iran has changed course in its efforts to attack the United Kingdom and is now going after harder targets, including military bases. CBS News reports the MI5 chief called it a "major shift."
Al Jazeera reports the MI5 chief said 50 arrests were made over the past year to disrupt Iran-led operations.
The Hill reports the chief described a suspected plot last month against an air base run by the U.S. as part of a wider pattern of attacks by Tehran. The Hill also reports that threats to British military sites, intelligence facilities and other high-security targets are rising.
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- Al JazeeraUK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military basesTue, Oct 13, 12:06 PM EDT
- The HillIran targeting military sites in UK, MI5 chief saysTue, Oct 13, 12:24 PM EDT
- CBS NewsIran focused on attacking "harder targets," U.K. spy chief warnsTue, Oct 13, 1:46 PM EDT
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- Tue, Oct 13, 12:55 PM EDT, 2 outlets: MI5 chief says Iran is stepping up efforts to target UK military sites