New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
The New IRA claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack outside a police station in Belfast, heightening concerns about international militant networks. The group is allegedly linked to Iran and Hezbollah, with past reports suggesting coordination and support from these actors. A 66-year-old man was arrested in connection with the bombing, and authorities have increased security amid threats of further violence.
- ▪The New IRA carried out a car bomb attack targeting a Police Service of Northern Ireland station in Dunmurry, Belfast.
- ▪A 66-year-old man was arrested under terrorism laws following the explosion.
- ▪Reports from 2020 suggest the New IRA has connections to Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- ▪Former Defense Department intelligence officer Andrew Badger described the links as part of a broader global network involving Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea.
- ▪The European Union has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
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Lebanon New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah Former Defense Department intelligence officer says the link is part of a maturing hybrid warfare model By Emma Bussey Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:21pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Iran reportedly activating sleeper cells abroad as Trump warns of US threat Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports on Iran activating sleeper cells globally and Iranians fleeing to Armenia amid intensifying Middle East conflict. National security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant also provides her analysis.
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