UK police charge 2 men with spying on the Jewish community for Iran

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March 19, 2026
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UK police have charged two men with spying on Britain's Jewish community on behalf of Iran.

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UK police have charged two men with conducting surveillance operations on Britain's Jewish community on behalf of Iran. The charges represent a rare formal prosecution in the UK involving alleged espionage activity directed at a domestic religious minority. Intelligence officials have previously warned that Iran has targeted Jewish communities and Israeli interests across Europe, viewing them as strategic collection targets. The case underscores heightened tensions between Iran and Western nations over covert intelligence operations. It also highlights growing concerns about foreign interference and community security in the UK.

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British police have filed criminal charges against two individuals for conducting Iranian intelligence operations targeting the Jewish community.

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