London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told
A court in London has revealed that the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was a planned attack ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state. Zeraati, who worked for a dissident broadcaster, was targeted due to his opposition coverage of Iran. The trial is ongoing, with the accused denying the charges against them.
- ▪Pouria Zeraati was attacked outside his home in London in 2024.
- ▪The court heard that the attack was a deliberate act of violence intended to cause serious harm to Zeraati.
- ▪The Iranian chargé d’affaires in the UK has denied any connection to the attack.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran' — BBC News — 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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Pouria Zeraati. The court heard his image had appeared on a ‘wanted: dead or alive’ poster in Tehran in 2022. Photograph: Iran InternationalView image in fullscreenPouria Zeraati. The court heard his image had appeared on a ‘wanted: dead or alive’ poster in Tehran in 2022. Photograph: Iran InternationalUK newsLondon stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court toldPouria Zeraati, who worked for a dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, was attacked outside his home in 2024Geneva AbdulMon 18 May 2026 13.48 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 13.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe stabbing of a journalist in London was a planned attack ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state, a court has heard.Pouria Zeraati, a British journalist of…
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