Summary
British police arrested five men, including four Iranians, on suspicion of “preparation of a terrorist act” during operations in London, Swindon, and Greater Manchester. The men, aged 29 to 46, were detained by Counter Terrorism Police in connection with a suspected plot targeting a specific premises, while three other Iranian men were arrested under the National Security Act. Interior minister Yvette Cooper acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to adapt responses to national security threats and ensure public safety.
