Iran Suspected of Orchestrating Attacks on Journalists in London
Iranian regime believed to use criminal proxies for violent acts against dissident journalists, escalating tensions in the UK.
- Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist, was attacked in London by suspected Eastern European mercenaries.
- The attackers, believed to be hired by the Iranian regime, fled the UK immediately after the incident.
- London has become a hotspot for threats and violence against Iranian journalists, with multiple incidents reported.
- UK counter-terrorism and security services are investigating the attacks, highlighting a trend of hostile states using criminal proxies.
- Journalists targeted by these attacks have expressed ongoing fears for their safety and that of their families.