MI5 chief warns of escalating Iranian and Russian threats to Britain, including to military sites

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How the sides differ Left sources stress the range of threats and attacks on Jewish communities; alternative sources add resources and the RAF Fairford plot; right sources focus on Iran's strategy shift.

MI5 director general Ken McCallum said Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid campaigns against the U.K., while also citing China, AI and terrorist groups as threats. Reports say MI5 now devotes more resources to state threats than during the Cold War. AP and the Washington Examiner report that Iran is targeting military sites, with AP calling the suspected September plot at RAF Fairford 'not unique' and the Examiner noting an ongoing investigation. The New York Times highlights his condemnation of Iran-led attacks on Jewish communities.

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Left · 2 sources NBCNBC NewsBritain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 says

• NYThe New York TimesMI5 Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats From Iran and Russia on British Soil

Left outlets present a broad assessment of a new era of threats from several actors, highlighting hybrid campaigns and attacks on Jewish communities.

Alternative · 3 sources SSemaforMI5 chief warns of escalating hybrid threats from Russia, Iran

• APAPMI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’
• NNewsNationIran demands evidence from Britain over alleged plot against RAF Fairford air base

Alternative outlets emphasize resources devoted to state threats and Iran's targeting of military sites, including the suspected RAF Fairford plot.

Right WEWashington ExaminerUK warns Iran is targeting ‘military sites’ as US and allies recognize growing threat of IRGC ‘hybrid activities’

Right outlets focus on Iran's shift toward military targets, the RAF Fairford investigation and recognition of the IRGC's hybrid activities.