In January, Iran executed a former senior official who provided Britain with valuable intelligence on Iranian nuclear and military programs over a decade, according to Western intelligence officials.
Tag: British Secret Intelligence Service
Iran Executes Alireza Akbari, Ex-Official Accused of Spying
Alireza Akbari, previously a senior military and defense official, had moved to Britain a decade ago. He had been detained since 2019.
Britain’s Security Agency MI5 Warns Lawmakers of China’s Political Interference
An unusual alert by the agency named a Chinese lawyer who was “knowingly engaged in political interference activities” on behalf of Beijing in the U.K. Parliament.
Rare World War II Footage Is Released by Bletchley Park, British Spy Center
An 11-minute silent film shows MI6 staff members at a site linked to the code-breaking facility Bletchley Park during World War II.
Mueller Report Likely to Renew Scrutiny of Steele Dossier
The special counsel revealed that some claims in the dossier appeared to be false while others were impossible to prove. Republicans have vowed to investigate.
Matthew Hedges, British Student Accused of Spying, Is Pardoned by U.A.E.
The conviction of Mr. Hedges, and his sentence of life in prison, had been met with outrage in Britain.