Iranian Men Convicted in Britain for Spying and Attack Plots

Two Iranian men were convicted in Britain for spying on journalists and plotting a violent attack for Tehran.

Two Iranian nationals who entered Britain illegally were convicted of conducting surveillance on dissident journalists and plotting a violent attack for Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Police caught the men gathering detailed intelligence on their targets before any assault took place. Authorities highlight the case as evidence of rising hostile state activity on British soil.

• The target detailsThe pair tracked workplace locations, home addresses, and personal details including pet names.
• The arrivalOne of the convicted men entered the country in a lorry while the other arrived on a small boat.
• The sponsorBritish police confirmed the operation was directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards.