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Met Police Assess Post by National Security Adviser’s Wife Supporting Proscribed Group
politics19 hours ago

Met Police Assess Post by National Security Adviser’s Wife Supporting Proscribed Group

Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post by Sarah Helm, wife of UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, which referenced support for the proscribed group Palestine Action. The post, made in defense of author Sally Rooney, has triggered calls for Powell to resign or denounce the views, while Downing Street maintains Helm does not represent the government. The incident highlights tensions over the proscription of Palestine Action, which has led to thousands of arrests and a pending Supreme Court challenge.

via BBC|
#jonathan-powell#palestine-action#politics
MI5 Chief Warns Iran Escalating to Military Targets Amid AI and Right-Wing Threats
global-security3 days ago

MI5 Chief Warns Iran Escalating to Military Targets Amid AI and Right-Wing Threats

MI5 Director Sir Ken McCallum warned that Iran has shifted its sabotage strategy in the UK toward high-value military targets, following a thwarted plot at RAF Fairford. He noted that state threats have quadrupled in a decade, with Russia remaining the primary adversary. McCallum also highlighted rising risks from AI-enabled bioweapons and a shift in right-wing extremism toward terrorism.

via CBS News|
#ai-risks#global-security#iran
UK PM Blames Iran's IRGC for RAF Fairford Plot, Vows Sanctions
geopolitics4 days ago

UK PM Blames Iran's IRGC for RAF Fairford Plot, Vows Sanctions

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on October 12 that the suspected terror plot targeting RAF Fairford was 'highly likely' coordinated in Iran and 'almost certainly' directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This marks the firmest attribution of responsibility by the UK government since the incident in late September. In response, London announced new sanctions against Tehran and the IRGC, while the US, UK, and 27 other allies issued a joint statement condemning Iran's use of proxy networks. Iran's ambassador to the UK denied involvement, demanding evidence from British authorities. The plot prompted the US to withdraw 12 B-1 bombers from the base in early October, though no suspects have been charged.

via Fox News|
#b-1-bombers#geopolitics#iran
UK Home Secretary Announces Expanded Police Protection for Non-MPs and Urgent Security Review
politics4 days ago

UK Home Secretary Announces Expanded Police Protection for Non-MPs and Urgent Security Review

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced that police support will be extended to political figures who are not currently Members of Parliament, including peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople. This decision follows the murder of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe in July 2026. Mahmood also commissioned an independent, 'root and branch' review of security arrangements for high-profile individuals, led by former national security adviser Stephen Lovegrove. The review aims to address physical threats, online risks, and polarization within British society, with findings expected within six months. The move responds to rising violence against politicians, with recorded offences against MPs increasing from 364 in 2019 to 976 in 2025.

via BBC|
#ann-widdecombe#political-violence#politics
UK PM Blames Iran’s IRGC for RAF Fairford Plot, Sanctions Two Nationals
geopolitics4 days ago

UK PM Blames Iran’s IRGC for RAF Fairford Plot, Sanctions Two Nationals

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Monday that the September 27 incident at RAF Fairford was 'highly likely' coordinated in Iran and 'almost certainly' directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Following the event, the US withdrew its B-1 bombers from the base. The UK and 28 other nations issued a joint statement condemning Iran, while Tehran categorically denied involvement. No suspects have been charged, and the UK has sanctioned two individuals for espionage and hostile activities.

via POLITICO.eu|
#geopolitics#iran#irgc
Latvian Men Arrested Inside US-NATO Intelligence Hub at RAF Molesworth
world8 days ago

Latvian Men Arrested Inside US-NATO Intelligence Hub at RAF Molesworth

Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after breaching the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a non-flying base in Cambridgeshire that hosts US and NATO intelligence operations. Counter-terrorism police initially detained them for trespass and criminal damage but later charged them under the National Security Act 2023 for entering a prohibited place with prejudicial intent. The incident has triggered a security review at US military sites in the UK, though officials state there is no current link to the recent terror probe at RAF Fairford.

via The New York Times|
#counter-terrorism#national-security-act#raf-molesworth
US Pulls 12 B-1 Bombers from UK Base Amid Iran Threat Concerns
international-security11 days ago

US Pulls 12 B-1 Bombers from UK Base Amid Iran Threat Concerns

The US Air Force rapidly withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Glouceshire, UK, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. President Trump cited 'threats' linked to Iran as the reason for the move, which followed a September terror investigation involving six suspects. While Washington acted with urgency, UK officials insisted the base remains secure and questioned the feasibility of a complex Iranian attack from abroad.

via BBC|
#counter-terrorism#international-security#iran
U.S. pulls 12 B-1 bombers from UK base after Iran-linked terror probe
world12 days ago

U.S. pulls 12 B-1 bombers from UK base after Iran-linked terror probe

The U.S. Air Force rapidly withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in southern England over the weekend following new intelligence of an Iran-backed plot against the base. British authorities arrested a dual U.K.-Iranian national and five others, though suspects were released on bail. The move highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the base used for strikes during the recent conflict.

via Axios|
#counterterrorism#iran#raf-fairford
Iranian Men Charged in UK Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews
world13 days ago

Iranian Men Charged in UK Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews

Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for allegedly plotting a chlorine bomb attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, are accused of receiving instructions from a third party in Iran to target sites including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was attacked one year prior. The case highlights ongoing security concerns regarding Iranian-linked threats and antisemitic violence in the UK.

via CNN|
#iran#jewish-community#manchester
UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Synagogue
world13 days ago

UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Synagogue

Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged in the UK with preparing a terrorist attack against Manchester's Jewish community. Arrested on September 20, 2026, the men allegedly acquired materials for a homemade chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance on targets, including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was the site of a deadly attack one year prior. British police state the suspects were directed by a third party in Iran, though they emphasize there is no ongoing public threat. The charges coincide with heightened security concerns following a separate incident at RAF Fairford, though officials deny a direct link between the two cases.

via CBS News|
#counter-terrorism#iran#manchester