UK intelligence chief sees rising state threats, citing Iran and Russia
MI5 chief Ken McCallum's annual update warned that Russia, Iran and AI-related risks are growing dangers to Britain. He said Iran is increasing targeting of military bases, and 50 arrests were made in the past year.
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What happened
The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, gave his annual update, saying Russia, Iran and new AI-related risks are increasing threats to Britain. He said Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases, and that 50 arrests were made over the past year to disrupt Iran-led operations. Reports also said far-right extremism adds to the mix of terror threats the UK faces.
Why it matters
The update described a complex mix of threats facing the UK. MI5 is currently tackling more state threats than during the Cold War, according to the chief.
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