Ex-Soldier Daniel Khalife Denies Spying for Iran in Ongoing Trial

Khalife claims his actions were intended to further British national security, not harm it.

Daniel Khalife, a former soldier, is on trial accused of passing classified information to Iran and escaping from prison.
He claims his Iranian heritage was a barrier to his desired career in army intelligence, which led him to devise a plan to act as a double agent.
Khalife insists he contacted Iranian intelligence with the intention of exposing them to British authorities, not to harm national security.
The court heard that Khalife allegedly escaped from prison using bedsheets tied to a food delivery truck and was later captured after a nationwide manhunt.
Khalife denies all charges, including those under the Official Secrets Act and Terrorism Act, and maintains his patriotism and love for the UK.