The arrest of seven Iranian nationals in U.K. counter-terror operations is a stark warning. Iran has become an immediate danger, with repeated and unapologetic plots on British soil time and again. The U.K. can no longer afford to allow Tehran's dangerous influence to fester — diplomatic ties must be cut and terrorism labels must be designated towards a hostile security threat.
The U.K. continues to inflame anti-Iran sentiment in order to justify a wider ideological confrontation. For decades, Western powers have used fear-based narratives to frame Iran as an existential threat — often to distract from their own foreign policy intentions. Before pointing fingers, the U.K. should reflect on its role in destabilizing the Middle East and fueling hostility worldwide.