Sky News Daily Destroyed, dismantled or dangerous: Is Iran still a global threat?
Jul 10, 2025
In this discussion, security and defense analyst Michael Clarke examines the alarming increase in threats posed by Iran, particularly to the UK. He highlights Iran's resilient military strategies despite recent Israeli strikes. The conversation also touches on Iran's evolving ambitions in espionage and cyber warfare, revealing how these tactics challenge Western security. Clarke delves into how recent conflicts have reshaped Iran's regional power and the implications for international relations with the U.S. and Israel.
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Iran's Persistent Threat to UK
- Iran poses a persistent, unpredictable physical and cyber threat to UK national security.
- It uses third-party proxies for assassination and espionage on British soil.
Need for Strategic Iran Policy
- The UK must increase understanding of Iran, enhancing diplomatic and security strategies.
- Government should reconsider sanctions as they may push Iran towards closer China ties.
Iran's Equal Threat to Russia
- Iran poses an unpredictable threat to the UK equal in seriousness to Russia's threats.
- Iran uses assassination, espionage, sabotage, and cyber attacks extensively against western targets.