MI5 chief warns of threats from Iran and Russia in Britain

Summary

CBS News reports that Britain’s MI5 chief warned Iran is focused on attacking harder targets. The Hindu says he warned Iran is targeting military sites and that a suspected plot at RAF Fairford was not unique. The New York Times reported his warning of escalating hybrid threats from Iran and Russia on British soil.

Timeline

1. nytimes.com

   13 Oct 2026, 16:04 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that the MI5 chief warned of escalating hybrid threats from Iran and Russia on British soil.

2. thehindu.com

   13 Oct 2026, 16:29 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the MI5 chief said Iran is targeting military sites and that a suspected plot at RAF Fairford was not unique.

3. cbsnews.com

   13 Oct 2026, 17:46 UTCSource ↗

   CBS News reports that the U.K. spy chief warned Iran is focused on attacking harder targets.