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Three Men Charged in Iran-Linked Plot Against UK Journalists

Original: ⚡ NEWS Alleged Iranian Spies Charged with Plotting Violence Against UK Journalists Three men of Iranian origin, identifi

UK authorities have charged three Iranian-origin men — Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori — with offences under the National Security Act over an alleged plot of violence against journalists in Britain. The charges, announced in court, point to what officials describe as foreign-directed activity targeting press freedom on UK soil.

Why now: Fresh charges under the National Security Act tied to Iran have drawn attention amid rising concern over state-linked threats in the UK.

Mostafa SepahvandFarhad Javadi ManeshShapoor Qalehali Khani NooriUnited KingdomIran

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• ⚡ NEWS Alleged Iranian Spies Charged with Plotting Violence Against UK Journalists Three men of Iranian origin, identified as Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, are charged under the UK's National Security Act. A court heard they… · GeoWire · 2

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