Journalist in London stabbed at behest of Iran, court told
A British court has been informed that Iranian regime proxies were responsible for the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zaratifoukolaei in London. The attack occurred near his home in March 2024, and two Romanian men have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors allege that the assault was a planned act of violence directed at a journalist critical of the Iranian government.
- ▪Pouria Zaratifoukolaei, known as Pouria Zeraati, was attacked near his home in Wimbledon.
- ▪Prosecutors claim the attack was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state.
- ▪The two accused men, Nandito Badea and George Stana, deny the charges of wounding with intent.
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Iran International journalist Pouria Zaratifoukolaei stabbed in London at behest of Iran, court told Topic:CourtsTue 19 May 2026 at 1:52amTue 19 May 2026 at 1:52amTue 19 May 2026 at 1:52amRomanian nationals Nandito Badea and George Stana are accused of stabbing the Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati near his home in Wimbledon in March 2024. (Reuters: Julia Quenzler)In short:British prosecutors say three Romanian men who attacked a journalist in London were working at the behest of the Iranian regime.Pouria Zaratifoukolaei, who works for a Persian-language outlet called Iran International, which has been critical of the regime in Tehran, was attacked near his home in London in 2024.Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, have pleaded not guilty to the charges of wounding with…
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