Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court told
A court has revealed that the Iranian government allegedly financed a stabbing attack on a UK-based journalist. The prosecutor stated that the attack was premeditated and involved reconnaissance, orchestrated by a third party representing the Iranian state. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the lengths to which state actors may go to silence dissent.
- ▪The Iranian government is accused of paying Romanian men to attack a UK journalist.
- ▪The attack was described as premeditated and involved prior reconnaissance.
- ▪The prosecutor claims a third party acted on behalf of the Iranian state in orchestrating the attack.
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Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court toldThey had "committed a planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," the prosecutor said.Follow us on GooglePolice officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.(photo credit: JAIMI JOY/REUTERS)
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