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British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged espionage for Iran at UK airbase

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Cypriot authorities arrested a British-Azerbaijani national from London on suspicion of spying on a British airbase in Cyprus and passing information to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the Metropolitan Police. The case highlights the security risks surrounding overseas military facilities and their supporting infrastructure.

Discovered 2026-07-31T00:18:18.416132-07:00 | 2026-07-31T00:18:18.416132-07:00

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  • The arrest involves alleged intelligence collection against a British airbase and the transfer of information to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
  • The case underscores the security exposure of overseas military facilities, particularly those located in strategically important Mediterranean territory.
  • It adds to the operational and counterintelligence burden facing the UK and its partners amid broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

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