Five men, four of whom are Iranian nationals, are being questioned by the Metropolitan Police regarding an alleged terror plot to target a specific site in the UK. Armed raids across various locations led to their arrests, showcasing police's proactive counter-terrorism measures. Concurrently, three other Iranian men were arrested under national security laws in London. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper characterized these operations as significant counter state threat efforts, reflecting heightened vigilance against potential terrorist activities and foreign power threats.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the recent counter-terrorism operations reflect some of the most significant threats to state security in recent years.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that five men have been arrested in relation to an alleged terror plot, with four of them being Iranian nationals.
In a separate investigation, three Iranian men were also arrested, demonstrating ongoing concerns over national security threats related to foreign power activities.
Cdr Dominic Murphy emphasized the independence of the two ongoing investigations, indicating a serious and complex nature of the counter-terrorism efforts being undertaken.
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