- 5d ago
MI5 chief warns Iran is seeking harder military targets in Britain, citing Fairford plot
In his annual speech on 13 October 2026, MI5 director general Ken McCallum said Iran is pursuing harder targets such as military sites, and that the suspected RAF Fairford plot is not an isolated case. Tehran denies involvement.
- Oct 1
Sixth suspect bailed in RAF Fairford terror investigation as UK points to Iran
British counter-terrorism police have bailed a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested in London, following an alleged plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Gloucestershire.
- Sep 30
MI5 warns UK universities over Chinese institute funding espionage research
The UK Security Service warned universities that the China General Technology Research Institute funded research from over 100 academics to boost Chinese intelligence capabilities.