Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court told
A court has revealed that the Iranian government allegedly financed a stabbing attack on a UK-based journalist. The prosecutor stated that the attack was premeditated and involved reconnaissance, orchestrated by a third party representing the Iranian state. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the lengths to which state actors may go to silence dissent.
- ▪The Iranian government is accused of paying Romanian men to attack a UK journalist.
- ▪The attack was described as premeditated and involved prior reconnaissance.
- ▪The prosecutor claims a third party acted on behalf of the Iranian state in orchestrating the attack.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran' — BBC News — UK
- ▪ London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told — The Guardian — UK
- ▪ Journalist in London stabbed at behest of Iran, court told — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Romanians stabbed journalist in London at behest of Iran, UK court told — Straits Times — World
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896588 |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 18:12:32 GMT |
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Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court toldThey had "committed a planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," the prosecutor said.Follow us on GooglePolice officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.(photo credit: JAIMI JOY/REUTERS)
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