UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists

A London court convicted two Iranian men for spying on journalists from a Persian-language TV station critical of Iran. One was also found guilty of planning a violent attack. The case highlights increasing Iranian hostile activities in the UK, particularly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The men were arrested last year, with Iran denying the allegations. Sentencing is set for mid-December. This incident is part of a broader pattern of threats against Iran International, with previous attacks reported. UK authorities warn of a rise in Iranian operations, with over 50 arrests linked to state threats in the past year.

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