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Two Men Charged for Iran-Linked Surveillance of UK Jewish Institutions, Including Israeli Embassy

Two men, including dual Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, have been charged in London under the National Security Act for allegedly carrying out hostile surveillance for Iran on UK Jewish targets, including the Israeli embassy and Britain’s oldest synagogue. The charges relate to their alleged surveillance of several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.

17 Mar, 14:41 — 19 Mar, 14:26
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BBCHigh46d ago

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.

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NYTMostly Factual45d ago

2 Men Charged With Spying for Iran on Jewish Institutions in UK

The men, both Iranian citizens, are accused of conducting surveillance on several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.

By Lizzie Dearden

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FTVery High45d ago

Cyprus leader calls for ‘frank’ conversation on future of UK military bases

Tensions between London and Nicosia have risen as Iran war elevates threats in eastern Mediterranean

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The GuardianMostly Factual46d ago

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and Alireza Farasati, 22, arrested after counter-terrorism investigation Two men have been charged with spying for Iran over alleged surveillance of the Jewish community in London, police said. Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual British-Iranian national, and Alireza Farasati, 22, an Iranian national, have been charged with engaging in contact that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service between 9 July 2025 and 15 August 2025, contrary to section 3 of the N...

By Guardian staff

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NPRHigh45d ago

As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?

Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.

By Odette Yousef

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual45d ago

Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days

The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.

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SCMPMostly Factual45d ago

2 men charged with spying for Iran on UK Jewish targets

Two men appeared in a London court on Thursday accused of being tasked by Iran to carry out hostile surveillance on the Israeli embassy, Britain’s oldest synagogue and other Jewish targets. Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, 22, are accused of being involved in gathering information and undertaking reconnaissance of targets given to them by Iranian spy services over five weeks last summer. As such, the alleged activities...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual45d ago

Two men in court accused of carrying out ‘hostile surveillance’ on Jewish sites for Iran

A British-Iranian and an Iranian national have been charged under the National Security Act

By Amy-Clare Martin

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straits-timesMostly Factual45d ago

Britain charges two men with spying on Jewish sites for Iran - The Straits Times

Britain charges two men with spying on Jewish sites for Iran  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual45d ago

UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London

Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, 22, were charged following an investigation into their actions in north London over five weeks.

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vanguard-ngMixed47d ago

Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’ – UN

More than a million people have been displaced across Lebanon, while Israeli strikes have killed 886 people, including 67 women and 111 children, since March 2. The post Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’ – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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senewebMixed46d ago

The head of the Iranian army says that the death of Ali Larijani will be "avenged". - Seneweb

The head of the Iranian army says that the death of Ali Larijani will be "avenged".  Seneweb

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naharnet17 Mar, 14:09First to report

Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon 'unacceptable', UN says - Naharnet

vanguard-ng17 Mar, 14:41

Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’ – UN

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iefimerida18 Mar, 05:47

Το Ιράν απαγχόνισε άνδρα που φέρεται να κατασκόπευε για το Ισραήλ

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china-daily18 Mar, 16:33

Tehran vows vengeance after Larijani killing - China Daily - Global Edition

seneweb18 Mar, 16:41

The head of the Iranian army says that the death of Ali Larijani will be "avenged". - Seneweb

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The Guardian18 Mar, 20:53

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

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BBC18 Mar, 21:58

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

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Al Jazeera19 Mar, 07:05

Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days

aftonbladet19 Mar, 07:27

Irankriget och hotet mot vår data

straits-times19 Mar, 07:42

Britain charges two men with spying on Jewish sites for Iran - The Straits Times

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NPR19 Mar, 09:00

As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?

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n1-serbia19 Mar, 10:20

Britanska policija optužila dvojicu muškaraca za špijuniranje jevrejske zajednice u korist Irana

jerusalem-post19 Mar, 10:36

UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London

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digi2419 Mar, 11:44

Ciprul vrea o discuție cu Marea Britanie referitoare la statutul și viitorul bazelor militare de pe teritoriul său

The Independent19 Mar, 11:58

Two men in court accused of carrying out ‘hostile surveillance’ on Jewish sites for Iran

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FT19 Mar, 13:35

Cyprus leader calls for ‘frank’ conversation on future of UK military bases

SCMP19 Mar, 13:52

2 men charged with spying for Iran on UK Jewish targets

NYT19 Mar, 14:26Latest update

2 Men Charged With Spying for Iran on Jewish Institutions in UK