MI5 Chief Says Russia, China, And Iran Are The Top Threats To UK

 

VOA/Reuters: MI5 Spy Chief: Russia, China, Iran Top Threat List to UK 

 London — Britain faces major security threats from the trio of Russia, China and Iran, which all use coercion, intimidation and violence to pursue their interests, the U.K.'s domestic intelligence spy chief said Wednesday. 

Ken McCallum, director-general of MI5, added to mounting warnings from British authorities about Russia's aggression and China's growing assertiveness. 

He also singled out Iran as a mounting concern, saying U.K authorities have uncovered at least 10 "potential threats" this year to "kidnap or even kill British or U.K.-based individuals perceived as enemies of the regime." 

 He said Iran's intelligence services "are prepared to take reckless action" against opponents, both on Western soil and by luring people to Iran.  

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