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UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia. It als...
Key takeaway The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The UK's ban on the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right and Iran's Revolutionary Guard has implications for the Jewish community in Piney Point Village , where residents may be concerned about potential attacks on local synagogues and community centers. The fact that Iran-backed proxy groups have been recruiting members of criminal groups to carry out sabotage and attacks in Europe raises questions about the potential for similar recruitment efforts in the Houston area, which has a significant international presence. As law enforcement officials and intelligence experts work to tackle these "thugs for hire," it will be important for local authorities in Harris County to be vigilant and proactive in preventing potential attacks on the Jewish community and other targets. The UK's actions may also prompt local leaders to reassess their own security measures and protocols for preventing and responding to hate crimes and terrorist attacks.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia. It als...
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