Two Iranians Convicted in UK for Espionage Against Journalists

A British court at Woolwich has convicted two Iranian citizens of espionage on behalf of Iranian intelligence services. The charges stem from surveillance activities conducted between August 2024 and March 2025.

Prosecutors presented evidence indicating that the defendants were tasked with tracking the locations of journalists based in London. The prosecution further highlighted an intent to carry out a violent attack against at least one of the targeted individuals.

British police characterized the case as a reflection of the growing intelligence activity originating from Iran within the United Kingdom, confirming that investigations remain ongoing.

In a separate legal proceeding, a Greek national has pleaded not guilty to charges of monitoring a journalist on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.

Authorities in the UK continue to investigate these security-related activities linked to Tehran as part of broader efforts to maintain national security.