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UK court convicts two Iranians in journalist-spying case
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Published 2026-11-12 11:42 UTCUpdated 2026-11-12 15:23 UTC
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Overview
A UK court convicted two Iranian citizens of surveilling journalists at a Persian-language television station critical of Iran. Prosecutors said the activity was conducted for Iran’s foreign intelligence service, with one defendant also convicted of planning a violent attack against the journalists. The case highlights alleged Iranian intelligence activity targeting critics in the United Kingdom.
Why now
- The convictions were reported on November 12, providing a fresh legal development in UK-Iran security relations.
- The court findings publicly connect the alleged activity to Iran’s foreign intelligence service.
Why it matters
- The convictions concern alleged foreign intelligence activity directed at critics operating in the United Kingdom.
- The case includes a conviction related to planning a violent attack, raising the security implications beyond surveillance.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- A UK court found two Iranian citizens guilty of spying on or surveilling UK-based journalists for Iran.
- One of the defendants was convicted of planning a violent attack against the journalists.
- Prosecutors said the activity was carried out on behalf of Iran’s foreign intelligence service as retribution for criticism of Iran’s government.
How sources frame it
- UK Court And Prosecutors: neutral
Three reports describe the same UK court case and its alleged links to Iranian intelligence.
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DW World
dw.com · dw.com · 2026-11-12 15:23 UTC
Jerusalem Post Middle East
jpost.com · jpost.com · 2026-11-12 11:42 UTC
Al Jazeera All News
aljazeera.com · aljazeera.com · 2026-11-12 15:15 UTC
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