Iran denies involvement in ‘violent activities’ on British soil amid wave of London antisemitic attacks

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, has confirmed officers are actively pursuing threats by state-linked actors.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood struck a more cautious tone, however.She said it remains too early in the investigation to determine whether the north London attacker had any Iranian links.The incident left two Jewish men needing hospital treatment after they were stabbed.Shloime Rand, 34, and 76-year-old Moshe Ben Baila, known locally as Moshe Shine, were the victims of the double stabbing.Police deployed a Taser to subdue a 45-year-old Somali-born male suspect before arresting him at the scene.Following the incident in Golders Green, Labour pledged an extra £25million to help protect Jewish communities across Britain.Authorities are continuing to piece together the circumstances surrounding the attack.IRAN - READ THE LATEST:Donald Trump gives green light for Iran to play at World CupNigel Farage says Iranian terrorists now crossing Channel as Reform leader demands answers from PMDonald Trump prepares 'powerful' strikes on Iran after Vladimir Putin warns of 'dire consequences'The Iranian embassy also claimed it had previously warned British authorities through official channels about potential false flag operations on UK soil.Counter-terrorism investigators have been examining possible links to Iranian proxy groups following a string of incidents targeting Jewish sites across London.These include arson attacks on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, a synagogue, and premises formerly occupied by a Jewish charity, as well as a drone flown near the Israeli embassy.Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the attacks shared common characteristics, with all targeting Israeli and Jewish sites across the capital.Most have been claimed online by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, an Islamic extremist organisation.The group has claimed responsibility for multiple antisemitic attacks across Europe since hostilities began between Iran and the coalition of Israel and the US.The attack in Golders Green came just days after Tehran's ambassy for Iranians in the UK to sacrifice their lives for the homeland.On Monday, it was reported the embassy's Telegram channel uploaded a message calling for Iranians living abroad to become martyrs for the regime.The post - which called for children to join the cause - is now being probed by counter-terrorism police. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter