General · 19 April 2026

Iran-linked threats leave UK journalists in fear

Journalists in Britain say repeated threats and attacks are making them fear for their safety and peace of mind. Staff at BBC Persian and Iran International say Tehran is trying to silence Persian-language reporting critical of the regime. On Wednesday, police said an ignited container was thrown near Iran International’s London office in an attempted arson attack.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 April 2026 at 14:07

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