UK Publishes Strategy Warning Active Possibility War Homeland

Canada is being urged to take stronger measures against Iranian threats, with concerns about Iranian agents and agitators infiltrating the country, as well as the glorification of terrorism. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and former justice minister Irwin Cotler warn of sleeper cells and extensive Iranian influence funding terrorist groups globally and within Canada. Meanwhile, the UK government has published a National Security Strategy warning its citizens to actively prepare for war on UK soil, highlighting the growing threats from hostile states including Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. The strategy emphasizes the complexity of nuclear threats, the need for a whole-of-society response, and a significant increase in national security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. UK officials underscore the importance of resilience, both domestically and with international allies, while acknowledging hostile activities by states like Iran and China within the UK. The government calls for a clear-eyed, hard-edged approach to global threats, including espionage and interference, and the necessity to mobilize national spirit and resources akin to wartime efforts.