NATO Ally Warns of Iranian Assassination Threats
A new report from the UK Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee reveals a significant increase in Iranian efforts to intimidate, kidnap, or kill individuals on British soil, with at least 15 plots uncovered since 2022. The report highlights that the UK government has narrowly focused on Iran’s nuclear program while overlooking other aggressive behaviors, such as cyberattacks and assassination attempts. The ISC warns that Iran’s intelligence services are well-resourced, and Tehran has a “high appetite for risk,” which now puts the country on par with threats posed by Russia. British officials are likely to respond to these findings within the next two months and may also prompt greater collaboration with the U.S. and NATO to counter Iran’s expanding global influence.
John Q. Hosedrinker