Two People Arrested in Britain on Suspicion of Spying for Iran

Counter-intelligence case made public

Two people have been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Iran, according to reports published September 10, 2026. Police and security services have not released full identities while interviews continue.

The arrests add to a run of National Security Act cases this year, including a separate charge against a British man accused of offering to sabotage a UK drone factory for Russia.

What happens next in the courts

Suspects in this category are usually held for questioning under terrorism or national-security powers before any charging decision. The Crown Prosecution Service would decide whether there is evidence for a public court listing.

Officials rarely describe alleged methods at the arrest stage. Further detail is expected only if charges are authorised.