Counterterrorism officers in London have arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, in two separate investigations related to suspected terrorist activities. The arrests involve four Iranians suspected of planning a terrorist act against a specific site, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police. Ongoing investigations aim to clarify motivations and assess public risk, with police urging community vigilance. Additional arrests of three unrelated Iranian nationals were also made in London. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed the seriousness of these events and the necessity for a proactive national security response.
The investigation is still in its early stages and we are exploring various lines of inquiry to establish any potential motivation as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public linked to this matter.
The arrests highlight the ongoing requirement to adapt our response to national security threats, emphasizing the government's collaboration with police and intelligence agencies.
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