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Part of Iranian proxies linked to the IRGC targeted infrastructure in Rotterdam and London.

How could the ban on IRGC support affect the Metropolitan Police's operational tempo?

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Metropolitan Police may face increased operational tempo targeting Iranian proxies The UK's decision to ban support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, following hostile activity by Iranian proxies, is expected to increase the operational tempo of national security investigations. This action was taken as part of a broader effort to stop state-sponsored proxies from operating in the country. Police officials in London have already noted a significant and sustained increase in the tempo of their national security work in recent years, suggesting the ban reinforces a heightened operational environment for the Metropolitan Police.

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The facts so far

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  • UK security officials have repeatedly warned that Iran has sought to use criminal proxies to carry out hostile activity in the country.dailymaverick.co.za
  • Britain banned support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier this week.dailymaverick.co.za
  • Helen Flanagan, head of counter terrorism policing in London, said they have seen a significant and sustained increase in the tempo of our work in national security investigations in recent years.dailymaverick.co.za

Why it matters

The Metropolitan Police is responsible for policing Greater London, a major hub where foreign intelligence services and criminal proxies operate. An increase in the operational tempo and complexity of national security investigations means greater resource allocation, longer investigations, and a higher risk profile for officers dealing with sophisticated, state-sponsored threats.

This action follows a period of heightened tension, including the summoning of Iran’s senior diplomat over the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London. The ban is part of a strategic governmental response to Iranian activity, which has been linked to various hostile incidents in Britain since the beginning of the U.S.-Iran war.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the ban lead to a measurable increase in arrests or disruptions of proxy networks?
  • How will the Metropolitan Police adjust its resource allocation to handle the increased tempo of national security investigations?

What would change this answer

Further hostile activity by Iranian proxies is reported in London.The operational tempo and complexity for the Metropolitan Police would likely increase further and become more immediate.
The UK government provides specific guidelines or resources to counter terrorism policing.The impact on the Metropolitan Police's operational burden might be mitigated by increased governmental support.

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