UK police arrest seven Iranians over alleged threats to national security | Police News

Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about ‘potentially lethal’ Iran-backed activities.

The United Kingdom has arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, as part of two investigations regarding alleged threats to national security.

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on Sunday, saying five men, including four of the Iranian nationals, were detained on suspicion of “preparation of a terrorist act” while the other three are being held under