Two Romanians Arrested for Stabbing Iranian Journalist in London

The attack on Pouria Zeraati, linked to his criticism of Iran's government, is under investigation by UK counterterrorism authorities.

Romanian nationals Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, have been arrested and charged in Romania for the March stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati in London.
Zeraati, a presenter for the Farsi-language Iran International, was attacked outside his Wimbledon home and sustained a leg injury but has since recovered and returned to work.
UK counterterrorism police are investigating the attack, which is suspected to be part of a broader campaign targeting critics of Iran's government, though Iran denies involvement.
The suspects are accused of fleeing the UK immediately after the attack and are now facing extradition proceedings to stand trial in the UK.
The incident follows a series of threats and plots allegedly linked to Iranian operatives targeting dissidents in the UK, with authorities thwarting 20 such schemes in recent years.