MI5 warns of Iran's major shift to target UK military sites

MI5: MI5, officially the United Kingdom's Security Service, handles domestic intelligence, counter-espionage, and protection against terrorism and state-based threats. Director General Sir Ken McCallum delivered the organization's annual threat assessment, emphasizing Iran's evolving activities as a key concern for UK security. Iran: The Islamic Republic of Iran conducts foreign operations frequently through proxies and hybrid methods aimed at dissidents, communities, and strategic targets abroad. Recent statements from UK intelligence indicate Tehran is shifting focus toward harder UK targets such as military sites as part of an intensified campaign. Hybrid Campaigns: Iran employs criminal proxies for intimidation and sabotage operations on British soil as part of its broader hybrid warfare tactics. Threat Evolution: Iran has shifted its approach in the UK this year to pursue more challenging targets including military installations, in addition to ongoing activities against opposition figures and Jewish communities. Intelligence Focus: MI5 is addressing state-sponsored threats from actors including Iran and Russia on a scale comparable to its counter-terrorism efforts.