Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'
An Iranian journalist in London, Pouria Zeraati, testified about being stabbed outside his home in a targeted attack allegedly orchestrated by men working for the Iranian state. The two accused, Romanian nationals George Stana and Nandito Badea, are on trial for the incident that occurred on March 29, 2024. Zeraati described the attack as violent and frightening, stating that he realized it was not a robbery but a result of threats he had received.
- ▪Pouria Zeraati was attacked outside his home in Wimbledon by men accused of working for Iran.
- ▪The two Romanian men on trial have denied charges of wounding with intent and unlawful wounding.
- ▪Zeraati used a builder's utility belt to stop the bleeding after being stabbed in the thigh.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ 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)
- ▪ Iranian gov't paid Romanian men to carry out stabbing attack on UK-based journalist, court told — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Romanians stabbed journalist in London at behest of Iran, UK court told — Straits Times — World
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Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDaniel SandfordUK correspondent, Woolwich Crown CourtJulia QuenzlerPouria Zeraati works for a Persian-language opposition television station in LondonAn Iranian journalist based in London has described how he was stabbed in the thigh in a "violent" and "very frightening" attack outside his London home by men accused of working for Iran.Pouria Zeraati - a journalist and presenter at Iran International, a Persian language TV channel which is not supportive of the Iranian government - told a court he used a builder's utility belt to stop the bleeding.Two Romanian men are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court accused of the knife attack on 29 March 2024.George Stana, 25 and Nandito…
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