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UK Police Investigate Potential Iranian-Linked Arson Network

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British anti-terrorist police are investigating the Al-Yamina l'islamien movement, which is suspected of being affiliated with the Iranian regime. Authorities are maintaining a cautious approach as the group's name only recently emerged in investigations. British police are investigating a group that reportedly recruits young English nationals, including minors, via social media to carry out attacks or arson. According to national police coordinator Vicky Evans, recruits are allegedly paid to target specific sites while being guided by a cell leader via telephone who may be located in Iran. British police are investigating a potential recruitment network linked to Iran in London. National anti-terrorism coordinator Vicky Evans is looking into whether the Iranian regime is using criminal proxies to recruit individuals for testing purposes.

British anti-terrorist police are investigating the Al-Yamina l'islamien movement, which is suspected of being affiliated with the Iranian regime. Authorities are maintaining a cautious approach as the group's name only recently emerged in investigations. British police are investigating a group that reportedly recruits young English nationals, including minors, via social media to carry out attacks or arson. According to national police coordinator Vicky Evans, recruits are allegedly paid to target specific sites while being guided by a cell leader via telephone who may be located in Iran. British police are investigating a potential recruitment network linked to Iran in London. National anti-terrorism coordinator Vicky Evans is looking into whether the Iranian regime is using criminal proxies to recruit individuals for testing purposes. The investigation seeks to determine if these methods are being deployed within the United Kingdom. The network has reportedly established cells in Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, and France, primarily recruiting individuals for financial gain to commit violence. Terrorism specialist Marc Bayi from King's College London identified the network's operations in Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, and France. He stated the organization has existed for decades but has recently adopted a more widespread form. Investigators are examining whether a criminal organization is recruiting local youths via social media to carry out attacks or arson in London. Vicky Evans, the UK's national anti-terrorist police coordinator, stated that recruits may be paid for minor tasks and guided by a cell leader via telephone.

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France Info

“le mouvement des compagnons de la main droite de l'islam. Le mouvement, encore peu connu des services de renseignement gaël, mais suspecté d'être affilié au régime iranien.”

France Info

“cette organisation semble recruter localement sur les réseaux sociaux des jeunes anglais, parfois mineurs payés pour attaquer ou incendier les cibles, et guidés par un chef de cellule au téléphone qui pourrait venir d'Iran, selon Vicky Evans”

France Info

“d'Iran, selon Vicky Evans, elle est la coordinatrice nationale de la police. anti-terroristes Royaume-Uni. J'ai déjà parlé auparavant de la manière dont le régime iranien utilise des réseaux criminels par procuration”

France Info

“recruter des gens pour lesquels on peut faire des tests de l'Iran.”

France Info

“Ce mouvement terroriste, il a réussi à établir des cellules à travers tout le continent européen Belgique, aux Pays-Bas, aux Grès ou en France”

France Info

“Belgique, aux Pays-Bas, aux Grès ou en France, et en réalité, ce... mode opératoire, il est très familier des gardiens de la révolution en Iran.”

France Info

“Les plaies parfois mineures payées pour attaquer ou incendier les cibles, et guidées par un chef de cellule au téléphone qui pourrait venir d'Iran, selon Vicky Evans, elle est la coordinatrice nationale de la police anti-terroriste Royaume-Uni.”

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