British counter-terror officers closely monitoring Iran amid heightened risk

Israel-Hamas war stokes fears Iran may encourage radical groups or terrorist activities in UK

British counter-terror officers are monitoring closely if Iran will try to exploit the Israel-Hamas war for its own ends in the UK, amid wider anxieties that Tehran is an increasing security menace to dissidents and critics.

Concerns about Russia and China are well established, but Iran’s campaign of intimidation and harassment has been the most visible development in the domestic threat picture over the last 12 months.