MI5 raises terror threat alert due to increased minors under investigation, escalating threats from ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Russia, and Iran.

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum has raised alarms about rising threats from ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and hostile states like Russia and Iran. He noted a threefold increase in minors under investigation for terrorism, now 13% of cases. Since 2017, MI5 has disrupted 43 late-stage plots, including 20 linked to Iran since early 2022. The UK's current terror threat level is "substantial," indicating an attack is likely as threats become increasingly complex.

October 08, 2024
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