Two Romanian men jailedRomanian men jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London
Two Romanian men were jailed on Friday in London for stabbing an Iranian journalist working for a Persian-language media organisation, with British prosecutors claiming the attackers acted as proxies for the Iranian government.
The victim relocated abroad due to fear of reprisals after the attack left him scared and anxious, highlighting the ongoing risks for journalists critical of the Iranian regime.
This case underscores the international reach of state-sponsored violence targeting media figures.
British Prosecutors
British prosecutors argued that the two Romanian men acted as proxies for the Iranian government, framing the stabbing as a state-sponsored attack on a journalist critical of Tehran.
The Victim
The victim, a journalist for a Persian-language media outlet, stated the attack left him scared and anxious, forcing him to relocate abroad due to fear of reprisals from Iranian-linked actors.
- Iran has been accused of using proxies to attack journalists in multiple Western countries over the past decade.
- The Persian-speaking diaspora in London numbers over 30,000, making it a key hub for critical media outlets.
- Romania shares a long border with Ukraine, a country where Iranian-linked drones have been used in recent conflicts.
