Four men arrested suspected of spying for Iranian intelligence in London area

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jamie GriersonMarch 6, 2026 at 09:39 AM
Four men arrested suspected of spying for Iranian intelligence in London area

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Four men were arrested in the London area on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community. The suspects, one Iranian national and three British-Iranian dual nationals, were apprehended in Barnet and Watford. The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Policing unit is leading the investigation, which involved pre-planned arrests and ongoing searches at multiple locations. Six additional men were arrested in Harrow for allegedly assisting an offender, with one also accused of assaulting a police officer. All ten men are currently in custody. Authorities are urging the public, particularly the Jewish community, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

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spying 100% iranian intelligence 90% jewish community 80% arrests 70% surveillance 60% london 60% foreign intelligence service 50% counter terrorism 50%

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Iran

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