Mark Rowley & Iran

Mark Rowley: Mark Rowley, the Met Police Commissioner, announced the creation of the new Community Protection Team and emphasized the need for long-term investment to sustain policing efforts against antisemitism.

Iran: Iran is being investigated as a potential foreign backer of antisemitic attacks in the United Kingdom, with Keir Starmer warning of consequences if involvement is proven.

Mark Rowley: Mark Rowley, the United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police chief, stated that British Jews are facing their greatest ever threat and acknowledged that some individuals are encouraged or paid to commit violence by foreign organizations and hostile states.

Iran: Iran is accused by the United Kingdom government of posing a malign threat and sponsoring groups that encourage violence, including against the Jewish community, allegations which Iran has rejected.

Mark Rowley: Mark Rowley, London police chief, confirmed that detectives were investigating the claim of responsibility by an Islamist group with potential Iranian state links.

Mark Rowley: The India — National Human Rights Commission of India previously contacted Sir Mark Rowley, the United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police commissioner, regarding safety measures for the march.