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Iran Recruits Minors for Global Spying via Telegram

Iran's intelligence agencies are reportedly using apps like Telegram to recruit individuals, including minors, for global spying operations. The regime offers small sums for tasks such as filming people of interest, a tactic that poses significant challenges for law enforcement due to its deceptive and widespread nature.

4 weeks ago
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Iran Suspected of Using Petty Criminals for UK “State Threats”

The UK faces a growing threat from foreign states using petty criminals for sabotage, according to intelligence warnings. Iran is suspected of employing this tactic, potentially exploiting anti-Semitism to motivate attacks like the recent burning of Jewish ambulances. Authorities are grappling with distinguishing these state-backed acts from ordinary crime and terrorism.

4 weeks ago
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UK May Join Allies in Strait of Hormuz Security Talks

Former MI6 chief John Scarlett discusses the 'serious' likelihood of UK talks to join allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. The strategic waterway's potential closure carries significant global political and economic implications.

1 month ago
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Iran Accused of Spying on UK Jewish Community

Four individuals have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Iran, with intelligence suggesting a focus on the Jewish community. This development occurs amid a concerning global rise in antisemitism, which experts link to the conflation of pro-Palestinian sentiment with anti-Jewish hatred.

2 months ago