"The seven politicians, writing from prisons in Rustavi, a city in south-east Georgia about 12 miles (20km) from the capital, Tbilisi, have alerted London to what they say is an unprecedented expansion of Iranian influence. They call on Cooper to impose sanctions on those allegedly building ties with Iran and the owners of propaganda outlets in Georgia, including those reportedly based in London who pushed Georgian government messages."
"Earlier this month, the Guardian reported on Hunnewell Partners, a Knightsbridge-based company that owns Imedi TV, the most popular broadcaster in Georgia, which has been accused by the EU of being a megaphone for pro-government propaganda. Writing to Cooper, the jailed politicians say: We respectfully urge you to consider extending sanctions to these individuals, their entities, and their family members, to ensure they can no longer enjoy the benefits of the UK's democratic society while working to erode it."
Jailed opposition leaders in Georgia have contacted the British foreign secretary to warn of growing links between the ruling Georgian Dream party and Iran. The seven politicians, detained in Rustavi prisons, request UK sanctions on individuals allegedly building ties with Iran and on owners of media outlets said to promote government messaging, including some reportedly based in London. Hunnewell Partners, owner of Imedi TV, is named and has been accused by the EU of acting as a pro-government megaphone. Imedi's spokesperson denies propaganda claims, asserts editorial independence, and rejects attempts to suppress the broadcaster.
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