Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man on suspicion of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service. The arrests were made on June 24th following searches of addresses in north and north-west London.
Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged assistance or the intelligence activities involved have not been fully disclosed by the Metropolitan police. This development adds to ongoing international concerns about state-sponsored espionage and foreign interference.
Two Arrested in London Suspected of Aiding Iranian Intelligence
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