MI6 'foiled' Iran nuclear hopes
MI6 chief Sir John Sawer has spoken about how covert operations by UK forces prevented Iran from developing nuclear weapons as early as 2008 but that it is only two years until the country becomes 'a nuclear state'
MI6 'prevent Iran nuclear plans'
The Telegraph are reporting on a speech made by MI6 chief Sir John Sawers in which he claimed that covert operations by UK forces prevented Iran from developing nuclear weapons as early as 2008.
The speech was given at a meeting of senior civil servants but has only recently come to light.
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