Iranintl Iranian Nationals Charged with Spying on Journalists in UK
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- •Three Iranian men charged with spying on UK-based journalists.
- •Surveillance aimed at inflicting serious violence to silence dissent.
- •Evidence includes detailed reconnaissance and targeting documents.
Three Iranian men, Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, are on trial in London for allegedly conducting surveillance on journalists associated with Iran International. The prosecution claims they intended to inflict serious violence on at least two journalists, Mojtaba Pourmohsen and Kambiz Hosseini, as part of a broader effort to silence dissent against the Iranian regime. Evidence presented includes photographs, videos, and a briefing document found on Sepahvand's phone, detailing the targets' addresses and routines. The men are charged under the UK's National Security Act 2023, marking the first Iranian nationals prosecuted under this law. Sepahvand reportedly admitted to his involvement but claimed he acted out of fear of repercussions. The case highlights the ongoing threats faced by journalists critical of the Iranian government.
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