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Belfast bombing links New IRA to Iran-Hezbollah axis, widening fears of a global militant network
world-news27 days ago

Belfast bombing links New IRA to Iran-Hezbollah axis, widening fears of a global militant network

A New IRA car bomb outside a Belfast police station, claimed by the group, is described as linked to Iran and Hezbollah in reporting and intelligence sources. Experts warn this could reflect a broader axis of resistance, with cross-border learning and potential external support enabling a more global militant network, raising alarms for Western security services and signaling a pattern of proxies sharing tactics across theaters. Authorities also note the ongoing threat to police and security personnel amid attempts to deter further attacks tied to the dissident group and the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement.

New IRA claims Belfast police station blast, warns more attacks are coming
world27 days ago

New IRA claims Belfast police station blast, warns more attacks are coming

The New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside a Belfast Police Service station (Dunmurry), threatening further attacks. A 66-year-old man was arrested under terrorism laws in connection with the incident. Analysts say the group’s link to Iran and Hezbollah signals a broader, cross-border hybrid warfare pattern, with learning and tactics potentially spreading to other theaters.

New IRA suspected after Dunmurry car bomb targets Belfast-area police station
world29 days ago

New IRA suspected after Dunmurry car bomb targets Belfast-area police station

A hijacked delivery car containing a gas-cylinder-type device exploded outside Dunmurry police station near Belfast; there were no fatalities, but two minors were evacuated from nearby homes. Police say the attack bears similarities to a March attempt in Lurgan, and Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton says the New IRA is the early working hypothesis as investigators keep an open mind about the case.

Dunmurry car bomb attack condemned as reckless by NI police chief
world29 days ago

Dunmurry car bomb attack condemned as reckless by NI police chief

Police released body-worn footage of a car bomb detonating outside Dunmurry police station as officers evacuated nearby residents; a delivery driver was forced to drive the device to the station. Authorities believe dissident republicans, possibly the New IRA, carried out the attack; no serious injuries reported as the NI police chief labelled it a deliberate, reckless and stupid act and urged anyone with information to come forward.

"Seven Men Charged with Attempted Murder of Northern Ireland Detective in Alleged New IRA Attack"
crime3 years ago

"Seven Men Charged with Attempted Murder of Northern Ireland Detective in Alleged New IRA Attack"

Seven men have been charged with the attempted murder of an off-duty senior Northern Ireland police officer in a 'New IRA-linked attack'. The shooting happened while Mr Caldwell's young son was by his side. Two men aged 28, and five men aged 33, 38, 45, 47 and 72, have been charged with attempted murder, and two of the men, aged 38 and 45, were also charged with membership of a proscribed organisation, namely the IRA. All seven of the men charged are expected to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court via video link tomorrow.

New IRA bomb plot disrupted ahead of Biden's Northern Ireland visit.
security3 years ago

New IRA bomb plot disrupted ahead of Biden's Northern Ireland visit.

Police in Northern Ireland reportedly disrupted a bomb plot by members of the New IRA ahead of President Biden's visit this week to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Members of the New IRA were "looking for parts to make a bomb" in the border city of Derry. Authorities have warned in the lead-up to Biden's visit that political dissidents could be planning violence to disrupt the event. The New IRA, whose members want Northern Ireland to leave the UK and join the Republic of Ireland, claimed responsibility for the shooting of an off-duty senior police officer two months ago in Omagh.