MI5 Chief Warns of Iranian Military Attacks and AI Bioweapon Risks

MI5 chief Ken McCallum warns Iran is targeting UK military sites and highlights AI's potential for bioweapons. New threats emerge as global tensions rise.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — LONDON, United Kingdom — The head of the UK’s MI5 spy agency has warned that Iran is targeting military sites in Britain and confirmed that a suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run air base is not unique, signaling an escalating threat from Tehran.

Director General Ken McCallum stated that Iran is expanding its attacks beyond traditional targets, including Jewish sites, and is now focusing on harder targets such as military installations. He emphasized that the incident at RAF Fairford is part of a broader pattern of Iranian aggression, with similar plots reported globally.

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In addition to the Iranian threat, McCallum highlighted the growing risk posed by artificial intelligence, warning that it could enable the creation of novel bioweapons. He announced the establishment of a new AI Threat Assessment Center to monitor these emerging dangers, underscoring the need for vigilance in this new era of national security.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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