‘Notable Uplift’ in Iranian Interference in UK: Think Tank

Three days after a Ukrainian airliner was shot down in Tehran, protesters attend a rally against the threat of war against Iran in Trafalgar Square, London, on Jan. 11, 2020. Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Iran is increasingly interfering with the UK to achieve its objectives and must now be seen as a top-tier threat, British think tank the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) warned.

The activities include encouraging Scottish separatism and attacks against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and global counter-terrorism efforts, according to a 100-page report (pdf) published by the HJS on Monday.