A recent investigation by The Times has uncovered an intelligence operation allegedly orchestrated by the Iranian regime, utilizing the messaging platform Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protests. The undercover reporter engaged with a suspected Iranian agent who claimed to manage operatives in the UK and maintain contact with individuals in Israel. The agent offered financial compensation for organizing demonstrations and encouraged the reporter to recruit others from their social circle. During their exchanges, the agent provided antisemitic imagery intended for distribution, including posters blaming figures like Jeffrey Epstein for hardships in Iran. Furthermore, the same Telegram account has been linked to previous espionage activities, including recruiting individuals to photograph military installations. Analysts suggest that this operation reflects a broader strategy by Iran to engage petty criminals through social media for foreign operations. Additionally, a group called Hakarat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has emerged, claiming responsibility for arson attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe, further indicating the potential involvement of Iranian operatives.