UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists

A London court convicted two Iranian men of spying on journalists at Iran International, a Persian-language television channel critical of Iran’s government. One was also found guilty of plotting a violent attack, but prosecutors said the men were stopped before it could happen. The case adds to British concerns about hostile activity linked to Iran.

The men, both in their 40s, were arrested last year and accused of acting to assist Iran’s Revolutionary Guard; Iran has repeatedly denied the allegations. Prosecutors said they visited addresses connected to the journalists, took photographs and videos, and researched them online, including using ChatGPT. A third Iranian man was acquitted, and sentencing for the two convicted men is due in mid-December. The article says there have been four cases targeting Iran International since late 2023.