Iran and Russia-linked hybrid attacks in Europe are mounting, U.K. spy chief says. Here's a look at recent incidents. - CBS News — SkimNews
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- MI5 chief warned that Iran and Russia-linked hybrid attacks in Europe are mounting, framing the threat as a growing campaign rather than isolated incidents.
- Iran is specifically targeting European military sites, with a suspected plot at RAF Fairford that the MI5 chief called "not unique" — implying multiple similar operations are underway or attempted.
Why it matters: The MI5 chief's public use of "not unique" signals an intelligence community conclusion that Iran's sabotage attempts on European military infrastructure are now a repeating campaign, not one-off plots. RAF Fairford — a key U.K. airbase — being named publicly indicates the threat has reached critical NATO-asset territory.
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