The Crime Agents Does Trump’s Iran war make the UK less safe?
Mar 4, 2026
They debate whether allowing US strikes from British bases raises the risk of retaliation on UK soil. They explore the IRGC, Iran-backed proxies and recent plots tied to Britain. They outline how UK counterterror teams and joint units mobilise after strikes. They discuss policing dilemmas around protests and the High Court ruling on Palestine Action.
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UK Support Makes Britain A Potential Target
- The UK is now a potential target because it allowed the US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran.
- Neil Basu explains that supporting US operations removes any claim to neutrality and draws reciprocal risk to UK soil.
Inside The Counterterrorism Operations Centre
- Andy Hughes describes visiting the counterterrorism operations centre and imagines it springing into intense action after missile strikes.
- He lists specific actions: drawing up threat lists, checking suspects' locations, online activity, and contacts to triage risks quickly.
Reassess Existing Leads Immediately After Strikes
- Security services must rapidly re-check existing leads and assess whether geopolitical events are the trigger for imminent attacks.
- Neil Basu describes teams working overtime to determine if pre-existing plots will be mobilised by recent strikes.