# UK police re-arrest two men over suspected Iran intelligence assistance

UK police have re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence services, Al Jazeera reported. The case reflects growing Western scrutiny of alleged Iranian covert activity and carries security and diplomatic implications.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/uk-police-re-arrest-two-men-on-suspicion-of-assisting-iranian-intelligence?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:17:53 +0000