Police in the UK were granted more time to interrogate four Iranian men arrested on May 3 for allegedly preparing a terrorist act. Detained under the Terrorism Act, their holding was extended until May 17. A fifth suspect was released on bail. The arrests occurred across various UK locations, with a focus on a premises believed to be the target of an alleged plot, possibly the Israeli embassy, although police have not confirmed this. Three other Iranian men were also arrested in a separate counter-terrorism probe, but no links were established between the investigations.
"The Met said officers were continuing to search a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London and Swindon areas as part of a highly complex investigation."
"Cdr Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's counter-terrorism command, emphasized the significance of the investigation and urged the public not to speculate or share unconfirmed information."
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