All cases Reconnaissance of targets
Section 03 Iran's Long Arm
Reconnaissance of Targets in London
Two men were charged under the National Security Act with gathering information and reconnaissance of targets in the U.K. The CPS said the country the charge relates to is Iran.
Iran's Role, in the Government's Words
“The country to which the charge relates is Iran.”
Crown Prosecution Service Two men charged with National Security Act offence,
press release, March 18, 2026, para. 2, cps.gov.uk.
People Charged
- Nematollah ShahsavaniChargedsince Mar. 18, 2026 “have each been charged with engaging in conduct that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service”Crown Prosecution Service, Mar. 18, 2026
- Alireza FarasatiChargedsince Mar. 18, 2026 “have each been charged with engaging in conduct that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service”Crown Prosecution Service, Mar. 18, 2026
Targets
- targets in London (not named in the charge)
Private people are described, never named. A target is named only if a public figure who has spoken publicly about the plot.