Three men, Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, have been charged in the UK with targeting journalists from Iran International, an outlet critical of the Iranian government. The trio, all asylum seekers in the UK, faces serious allegations under the National Security Act for actions aiding an Iranian intelligence operation intended to inflict violence on these journalists. The defendants conducted surveillance and reconnaissance, knowing their actions could assist foreign intelligence efforts. This case highlights ongoing threats faced by dissenting media in exiled environments.
Three alleged Iranian spies were arrested in London on charges of targeting journalists from Iran International, aiming to commit serious violence against them.
The defendants, granted temporary UK asylum, are accused of aiding an Iranian intelligence operation aimed at journalists critical of Iran's regime.
The trio allegedly conducted surveillance on journalists and their activities in the UK, assisting foreign intelligence efforts associated with Iran.
Iran International, targeted by the accused, is a media outlet known for critical reporting on Iran's regime and has been labeled a terrorist organization.
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