The victims are London-based media members who have been openly critical of the Iranian government. The prosecution alleges that the suspects worked under the direction of foreign intelligence to monitor these individuals with the specific intent to carry out violent attacks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Paid 3 Men to Plot Violence Against London Journalists
Geopolitics14 days ago
A criminal trial opened Tuesday for operatives accused of spying on dissidents to assist intelligence services in Tehran. Prosecutors told a London court that three Iranian men were paid to surveil staff at Iran International and prepare for serious violence against at least one of the targeted journalists.
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