Archive · 19 May 2025
UK Charges Three Iranians with Espionage, Targeting Iran
British authorities have charged three Iranian men with spying.
The men are accused of working for Iranian intelligence and were arrested after a counter-terrorism investigation.
The alleged spying happened between last August and February.
One man is accused of planning violence.
The men were all irregular migrants.
The U.K. government is responding by increasing security measures.
These charges come amid concerns about Iran's activities on British soil.
The investigation is ongoing and the accused are currently in custody.
Three Iranian men have been charged with spying for Iran in the U.K.
The alleged spying activities took place between August 14, 2024, and February 16, 2025.
The men were arrested on May 3, 2025, and appeared in court on May 17, 2025.
The charges relate to assisting a foreign intelligence service and, in one case, planning serious violence.
The Home Secretary vowed to boost national security powers in response to the charges.
- Who
- Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori
- What
- Were charged with espionage for Iran.
- When
- Between August 14, 2024, and February 16, 2025.
- Where
- London, U.K.
- Why
- To assist Iran's intelligence service and, in one case, plan serious violence.
- Number of People Charged
- Three
- Arrest Date
- May 3, 2025
- Court Appearance
- May 17, 2025
- Location
- London, U.K.
- Alleged Activity Period
- August 14, 2024 - February 16, 2025
- Country Involved
- Iran