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Section 03 Iran's Long Arm
Surveillance of Journalists for Serious Violence in London
Three Iranian nationals were charged under the National Security Act with surveillance meant to enable serious violence against a person in the U.K. The Home Secretary told Parliament the foreign state is Iran.
Iran's Role, in the Government's Words
“The foreign state to which these charges relate is Iran”
UK Home Office National security update,
statement to Parliament, May 19, 2025, para. 5, gov.uk.
People Charged
- Mostafa SepahvandChargedsince May 17, 2025 “three Iranian nationals”Crown Prosecution Service, May 17, 2025
- Farhad Javadi ManeshChargedsince May 17, 2025 “three Iranian nationals”Crown Prosecution Service, May 17, 2025
- Shapoor Qalehali Khani NooriChargedsince May 17, 2025 “three Iranian nationals”Crown Prosecution Service, May 17, 2025
Targets
- journalists in London
Private people are described, never named. A target is named only if a public figure who has spoken publicly about the plot.