{
  "id": 14155738,
  "title": "Iran accused of waging 'systematic campaign' against UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/iran-accused-of-waging-systematic-campaign-against-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T08:27:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/13/iran-accused-of-waging-systematic-campaign-against-uk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran is allegedly conducting a systematic campaign against British interests, according to Mike Martin, a former British Army officer. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to take more aggressive measures against Iran, which has been linked to several attacks and plots. Seven men have been arrested and released on bail in connection with a potential bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford, a base used by US aircraft. Two Iranians were arrested on suspicion of planning a lethal attack on Manchester's Jewish community. Mahmood announced the creation of a specialist counter-terrorism section to combat state threats from countries like Iran. However, Prime Minister Andy Burnham suspected the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was responsible for the Fairford incident. Martin argued that a more offensive approach might be necessary to deter Iran from future activities. The UK imposed sanctions on the IRGC in July following several incidents and attacks against dissidents. Foreign ministries from nearly 30 countries, including the US, France, and Germany, condemned Iran's use of violent attacks and hybrid activities against them. Burnham vowed to crack down on Iran's criminal networks and impose further sanctions if Iran or the IRGC harm the UK.",
  "summary": "Iran is conducting a “ systematic campaign ” against UK interests that should be met with offensive action by security services, a politician and former British Army officer has said. Mike Martin, who served on several tours with the Intelligence Corps in Afghanistan , urged Britain's Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to take much tougher action against the regime, which has been blamed for several…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former British Army officer Mike Martin claims Iran is waging a systematic campaign against UK.",
    "Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vows to take more aggressive measures against Iran.",
    "Seven men arrested on bail for potential bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Iran accused of waging 'systematic campaign' against UK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/iran-accused-of-waging-systematic-campaign-against-uk-14157746",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:27:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}