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Iran has made 'major shift' to target UK military sites, says MI5…
MI5's director says Tehran has changed its focus toward British military sites, a shift officials treat as a serious national security development; the sandwich remains unbriefed.
On air: Hank Ledger, Brock Thunderson and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Financial Times: “Iran has made ‘major shift’ to target UK military sites, says MI5 chief”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:59 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger, Brock Thunderson and Dr. Nina Byte.
- Topics: UK, Iran.
- BBN covered this story before: Sudan drought deepens famine risk; UK sanctions two Iranians (October 12).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest: the head of MI5 says Iran has made a major shift toward targeting British military sites, according to the Financial Times.
The story so far
- Fairford arrest, Siberia plague scare, Iran rally remarks · The New York Times
- UK prime minister blames Iran for plot against U.S. bomber base · Axios
- UK PM blames Iran for RAF base incidents; Jordan jersey sells · Al Jazeera
- Sudan drought deepens famine risk; UK sanctions two Iranians · Al Jazeera
- Iran has made 'major shift' to target UK military sites, says MI5… (this story)
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