Iran International Faces Arson Attack Amid Rising Threats Against Journalists
Iran International, a Persian-language news channel, experienced an arson attack at its London office on April 15. A suspicious vehicle was denied entry at the main entrance, and incendiary devices were thrown into a nearby car park. The attack did not cause any damage or injuries. London's Metropolitan Police arrested three individuals aged 16, 19, and 21 in connection with the incident, which is being investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing London. This attack occurs amid increased threats and harassment against Iran International journalists and their families, particularly following recent military operations involving Iran. Security agents in Iran have raided the homes of journalists' relatives, confiscating electronic devices and questioning them. The intimidation campaign coincides with a prolonged internet shutdown in Iran, the longest on record, and the seizure of assets belonging to journalists working for Iran International. 
