In a rare public address, Ken McCallum, head of MI5, reported a staggering 48% rise in state-threat investigations due to rising threats from Russia, Iran, and China.
McCallum emphasized that hostile states are increasingly resorting to using criminal elements to carry out attacks, indicating a disturbing shift in how such threats are executed.
He particularly highlighted Iran's role as a significant threat to the UK, with MI5 tackling 20 serious Tehran-backed plots since the protests following Mahsa Amini's death.
Despite current conflicts in the Middle East not leading to direct attacks in the UK, the potential for future threats remains high, particularly from revived extremist factions.
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