Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London
Summary
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London. The attack was planned and carried out on behalf of the Iranian government, targeting the journalist because of his work criticizing the regime.Key Facts
- Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist working in London, was stabbed three times outside his home in March 2024.
- The attackers, Nandito Badea (21) and George Stana (25), were found guilty of causing serious injury on purpose.
- The judge said the attack was done for the benefit of the Iranian state.
- The stabbing happened after the attackers spent time watching Zeraati’s movements and was planned for over a year.
- Zeraati had received threats before because of his critical reporting on the Iranian government.
- Iran International, the channel Zeraati worked for, is banned by Iran and called a terrorist group by the Iranian state.
- One attacker stabbed Zeraati while the other blocked him; a third man involved remains in Romania.
- After the attack, the two men quickly fled the UK, travelling through Heathrow Airport.
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