A significant counter-terrorism operation in the UK resulted in the arrest of an Iranian man believed to be linked to a plot against the Israeli embassy. This man was among eight arrested under terrorism laws, and security officials warn that the route taken by many Iranian asylum seekers may be exploited by state-sponsored operatives ploting attacks. The operation, described as addressing major threats, follows alarming intelligence from MI5 regarding Iran's involvement in multiple terror plots since early 2022.
"The Iranian national is believed to have arrived in Britain illegally via a small boat crossing the Channel, before claiming asylum."
"MI5 has warned that Tehran has been linked to at least 20 terror plots in the UK since January 2022."
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