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MI5 warns of new era of threats from Iran and Russia

McCallum's warning spans Russia, Iran, China, AI and terrorist groups, according to NBC News; the list was apparently too long to rank.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:46 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by NBC News: “Britain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 says”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:46 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: MI5, Britain, Russia, Iran.
BBN covered this story before: Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, MI5 head confirms (October 13).

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NBC NewsBritain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 says

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBritain's domestic spy chief, MI5 director general Ken McCallum, warns the country is entering a new era of security threats, from Russia and Iran to China, artificial intelligence and terrorist groups, NBC News reports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is a long list for one briefing, and I hope somebody has a calendar big enough to hold it.