UK Charges Three in Attempted Arson at Iran International's London Office

British authorities have charged three individuals following an attempted arson attack near the London headquarters of Iran International, a Persian-language broadcaster. The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, when an ignited container was thrown into a car park adjacent to the network's studios in northwest London. No injuries or damages were reported.

The suspects, identified as Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy, all British nationals, have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life. McGuinness faces an additional charge of dangerous driving. They are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Iran International condemned the attack, describing it as part of a "sustained effort to intimidate" and "silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran's borders."

In a related development, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce legislation to proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the next parliamentary session. Starmer expressed concern over Tehran’s activities in the United Kingdom, stating he was "very worried" about the increasing use of proxies by the Islamic Republic.

These events have heightened concerns about the safety of Persian-language media and the influence of foreign state actors in the UK.