Ex-Soldier Tried to Entrap Iranian Agents via Facebook, Court Hears

Daniel Khalife, accused of espionage and prison escape, allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence through social media.

Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, is on trial for allegedly collecting sensitive military information for Iran and escaping from prison.
Khalife reportedly made initial contact with an Iranian intelligence officer, Hamed Ghashgavi, through Facebook after discovering him in a news article.
To gain the trust of Iranian agents, Khalife created fake documents, including letters from UK officials, and claimed to be part of a prestigious military unit.
Despite his claims of wanting to act as a double agent, Khalife denies all charges, including espionage and escaping custody by hiding under a food delivery truck.
The trial revealed Khalife's attempts to contact MI6 and MI5, expressing his frustrations over their lack of response to his communications.