Event Brief
New IRA bombing raises fears of Iran-linked network
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: The New IRA reportedly claimed a car bomb attack on a Belfast police station, prompting fears of a wider militant network tied to Iran and Hezbollah.
WHO: New IRA
WHAT: A car bomb attack was claimed by the New IRA at a Belfast police station.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET
WHERE: Belfast
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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