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Tehran’s cruelty is closer than we think

5 May 2025

4:28 AM

5 May 2025

4:28 AM

The arrest of eight men – seven of them Iranian nationals – across the United Kingdom in two separate counter-terrorism operations is a chilling reminder that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a distant threat. It is here, embedded within our cities, probing the limits of our law, our patience and our willingness to defend our democratic integrity.

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