British authorities are investigating two likely state-sponsored plots involving mostly Iranian nationals, with eight arrests made across the UK.

Three suspects were detained under a national security law for alleged ties to a foreign power.

One plot appears to involve a planned terror attack on a specific site, though details remain undisclosed.

The UK has faced 20 Iran-backed plots since 2022, often targeting dissidents, journalists, and potentially Jewish or Israeli individuals, NBC News has reported.

Officials say the operations reflect a broader Iranian strategy to silence critics abroad through fear and intimidation.

Written by B.C. Begley