Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying for Iran. Khalife previously escaped from London's Wandsworth Prison, leading to a nationwide manhunt, and was convicted for espionage and terrorism charges. Over a two-and-a-half-year period, he gathered sensitive information while serving in the UK and the US, including identities of special forces personnel. Despite claiming to be a patriot and attempting to act as a double agent, his actions were described by the judge as immature and reckless. Khalife used his Iranian heritage to connect with potential contacts.
The mere fact that you started on this dangerous and fantastical plan demonstrates your immaturity and lack of wisdom, said Justice Bobbie Cheema-Grubb.
Daniel Khalife embarked on a dangerous and fantastical plan that involved passing sensitive information to Iranian intelligence for cash.
Khalife had said he was a patriot and had contacted both the UK's MI6 and MI5 about his contacts, saying he wanted to be a double agent.
Khalife gathered information for two-and-a-half years while posted in the UK and US, including the names of elite special forces personnel.
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