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Iran Targets UK Spies Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions

8/19/2025

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allegedly using a leaked database to target British spies for nuclear negotiation leverage.
The Taliban shared the list, containing names of Afghans and over 100 British officials, following talks with Iran.
UK officials express growing concerns about the risks of this collaboration, particularly as the 2015 nuclear deal nears expiration.

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Story summary

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allegedly using a leaked database to target British spies for nuclear negotiation leverage.
The Taliban shared the list, containing names of Afghans and over 100 British officials, following talks with Iran.
UK officials express growing concerns about the risks of this collaboration, particularly as the 2015 nuclear deal nears expiration.