In a coordinated counter-terrorism operation, five men have been arrested across England on suspicion of planning a terrorist act, the Metropolitan Police reported. The arrests were part of a pre-planned effort to thwart a suspected plot aimed at a specific, unnamed location. While details about the intended target have not been disclosed for operational reasons, the site has been informed and is receiving police support. The operation led to the apprehension of four Iranian nationals, two of whom are 29-years-old, along with a 40-year-old and a 46-year-old. They were detained in different locations: one 29-year-old in Swindon, another in Stockport, the 46-year-old in west London, and the 40-year-old in Rochdale. All four were arrested under the Terrorism Act, which provides police with broader powers to detain individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities. A fifth suspect was arrested in Manchester under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), although details regarding his nationality and age are yet to be confirmed. All five individuals are currently in police custody, facing allegations of preparing a terrorist act. The investigation is being spearheaded by the Met’s counter-terrorism command. They are working in collaboration with officers from Greater Manchester Police, Wiltshire Police, and other counter-terrorism units from across the country. These teams are conducting searches at various addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon areas as part of their ongoing inquiry. Cdr Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s counter-terrorism command, emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages. The police are actively pursuing multiple lines of inquiry to determine the potential motivation behind the plot and to assess any further risk to public safety. Murphy acknowledged that the public might be concerned about the situation but urged people to remain vigilant. He encouraged anyone who