7 March 2026 - Updated at 01:50
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Espionage for Iran: Four Arrests in London by Counterterrorism

Four arrests in the UK for alleged espionage on behalf of the Islamic Republic: one Iranian and three dual citizens

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Espionage for Iran: Four Arrests in London by Counterterrorism

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Four men have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police of London on charges of espionage on behalf of Iran. This was reported by Sky News, explaining that the arrests occurred following an anti-terrorism investigation. Specifically, the four men were arrested today on suspicion of collaborating with a foreign intelligence service, which the police claims has links to Iran.

An Iranian and 3 with dual British and Iranian nationality were arrested shortly after one o'clock this morning.