Fourth man arrested in investigation linked to Iran
The 31-year-old Iranian was arrested under the National Security Act and is being questioned over allegations he was working on behalf of Tehran.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that searches were carried out at two addresses in northwest London. Three Iranian men, aged 39, 44 and 55, were detained last weekend as part of the same investigation.
Counterterrorism detectives are also continuing to question four Iranians suspected of a plot to attack the Israeli embassy. It is unconnected to the National Security Act investigation. A fifth man has been bailed in relation to the alleged plot. All five were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
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