UK summons Iranian diplomat over attack on journalist
Britain said the attack was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state after two Romanian nationals received 8- and 12-year sentences.
- On Tuesday, Britain summoned Iran's Chargé d'Affaires in London following the sentencing of two Romanian nationals for the March 2024 stabbing of Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati.
- Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were sentenced last week to eight and 12 years respectively at Woolwich Crown Court, where prosecutors stated they acted as proxies for the Iranian government.
- Judicial proceedings concluded the attack "was carried out in the interests of, and on behalf of, the Iranian state." The FCDO condemned this as part of a "longstanding pattern of hostile activity by the Iranian intelligence services on UK soil."
- Iran's embassy in London rejected the allegations, dismissing them as "unfounded, politically motivated and hostile allegations" and denying any state involvement in the stabbing.
- The FCDO stated the incident reflects broader security concerns, with British lawmakers noting last year that Iran poses a significant and wide-ranging threat to Britain.
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Iran summons UK ambassador over stabbing allegation
Two Romanians, convicted of a 2024 knife attack on an Iranian journalist outside his London home "on behalf of" Iran, were sentenced last week to 12 and eight years in prison respectively. The post Iran summons UK ambassador over stabbing allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iran summons UK ambassador over stabbing allegation: state media
Iran summoned the British ambassador to protest accusations after a London court jailed two individuals. The court convicted the individuals for a knife attack carried out on behalf of Iran. British security officials stated the abhorrent attack was conducted on behalf of Iran. Iran's ministry conveyed its protest against the British government's inappropriate approach. Tehran also cited Britain's hosting of channels encouraging violence and ter…
UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iran International journalist in London
British lawmakers said last year that Iran posed a significant and wide-ranging threat to Britain. Iran's embassy in London said it rejected the "politically motivated and hostile allegations."
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