NPR reported in an interview published November 11 that investigations are under way in Britain into alleged threats linked to Iran and Russia. In the conversation, host Michel Martin spoke with Daniel Hoffman, a former CIA senior executive clandestine service officer, about those investigations. The interview summary describes the cases only in general terms and does not identify specific incidents, suspects, or findings.
The Hill published a commentary on November 10 by John Bolton, identified as an opinion contributor, asking whether a rash of bomb threats in Europe is the work of Russia, Iran, or both. According to the commentary's summary, whether the West faces Russian hybrid warfare, Iranian terrorism, or both, its collective response has been "wholly inadequate." The piece is opinion, and that assessment is Bolton's own.
The reports do not settle who is behind the threats. The Hill's headline poses the question without answering it, and NPR's summary does not state a conclusion about the British investigations. The sources also do not state whether the British investigations and the bomb threats described in the Bolton commentary are connected.
The two items differ in scope and form. The NPR piece is a broadcast interview with a former intelligence officer focused on Britain. The Hill piece is an opinion column that addresses Europe more broadly. The summaries available do not include official statements, incident counts, or the current status of any investigation.
Sources: The Hill: Russia? Iran? Who is behind this rash of bomb threats in Europe?; NPR: Ex-CIA officer on UK investigations into alleged Iran, Russia threats.