Iran and Russia-linked hybrid attacks in Europe are mounting, U.K. spy chief says. Here's a look at recent incidents.

Iran and Russia-linked hybrid attacks in Europe are mounting, U.K. spy chief says. Here's a look at recent incidents. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-russia-linked-hybrid-attacks-in-europe-are-mounting-u-k-spy-chief-says-here-s-a-look-at-recent-incidentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. UK Spy Chief Warns of Mounting Iran and Russia Attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-russia-linked-hybrid-attacks-in-europe-are-mounting-u-k-spy-chief-says-here-s-a-look-at-recent-incidentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-russia-linked-hybrid-attacks-in-europe-are-mounting-u-k-spy-chief-says-here-s-a-look-at-recent-incidents#u135093Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:01:40 +0000Britain is facing a mounting wave of state threats and hybrid campaigns orchestrated by Iran and Russia, according to MI5 Director-General Ken McCallum. Speaking in his annual threat assessment, McCallum warned that MI5 is currently tackling more state threats than during the Cold War. He highlighted a major tactical shift by Iran, which is increasingly targeting harder locations such as military sites. This includes a suspected plot at the RAF Fairford air base that the spy chief noted is not unique, reflecting a broader escalation of hostile state activity across Europe.Why it mattersThe esc