Iran Threat to Dissidents in UK Has Jumped, Lawmaker Panel Says.

The article discusses the increasing threat posed by Iran to dissidents in the UK, as highlighted by a report from Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee. Between 2022 and August 2023, there were at least 15 attempts to murder or kidnap UK nationals or individuals based in the UK, marking a significant rise in risk comparable to that from Russia. The committee emphasizes the need for the British government to enhance its cyber resilience and espionage capabilities, noting that Iran's willingness to conduct assassinations and espionage in Britain has grown. The report also warns of potential risks to critical sectors such as petrochemicals, utilities, and finance from possible Iranian cyber-attacks. [Extracted from the article]