UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran
The Guardian World
by Nadeem BadshahMarch 7, 2026
Detectives are investigating if alleged surveillance of Jewish locations and individuals is linked to possible attacks on British soil
Counter-terrorism detectives have been granted more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community.
The suspects, one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, can now be held in custody until 13 March, the Metropolitan police said on Saturday.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/7/2026