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Academics & Education
Iran’s octopus: Report uncovers the regime’s political, cultural infiltration of the UK The new report looks at Iran's 'extensive and sophisticated' network in the UK, detailing the specific institutions and individuals responsible for 'advancing its agenda.'
(Jerusalem Post) The Islamic Republic of Iran has developed a network of centers across the UK that actively promote Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps propaganda, host Iranian officials and IRGC commanders for lectures on fundamentalist ideology, and attempt to influence the British populace […]
Government & Politics
Tory councillor previously accused of ‘abhorrent antisemitism’ welcomed at Downing St Exclusive: Party chairman Greg Hands invites councillor Ishfaq Hussain, who was also pictured recently with prime minister Rishi Sunak, to Number 10
(Jewish News) A Conservative councillor, previously suspended for social media posts that were branded “abhorrent and antisemitic” by the Jewish Leadership Council, has been invited to an event at Downing Street by party chairman Greg Hands. Councillor Ishfaq Hussain, who once posted the […]
Crime
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK
(BBC) Britain and Iran have summoned each other’s envoys after three Iranians were charged with spying in the UK. Three Iranian men were arrested on 3 May and appeared in court in London on Saturday on charges of spying for the Islamic […]