Three Iranians in UK charged after counter-terrorism investigation

Three males had been charged beneath the National Security Act on suspicion of aiding the Iranian overseas intelligence carrier.

Scotland Yard mentioned a counter-terrorism investigation had led to 3 Iranian males being charged for enticing in behavior more likely to help the overseas intelligence carrier between 14 August 2024 and 16 February 2025.

They have been arrested on Saturday 3 May. The trio, who’ve all given London addresses, are because of seem in court docket on Saturday.

Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, of St John’s Wood, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, of Kensal Rise, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, of Ealing, will seem prior to magistrates at Westminster, the Metropolitan police mentioned.

Sepahvand was once additionally charged with enticing in behavior; surveillance, reconnaissance and open-source analysis, aspiring to devote severe violence towards an individual in the United Kingdom.

Manesh and Noori have additionally been charged with enticing in surveillance and reconnaissance, with the purpose of committing severe violence towards an individual in the United Kingdom.

Another guy, arrested on Friday 9 May beneath the National Security Act, was once launched for free of charge on Thursday.

Commander Dominic Murphy, from the Met’s counter-terrorism command, mentioned: “These are extremely serious charges under the National Security Act, which have come about following what has been a very complex and fast-moving investigation.

“Since the men were arrested two weeks ago, detectives have been working around the clock and we have worked closely with colleagues in the CPS to reach this point. We have been in contact with the individuals directly affected, and we continue to provide them with support.

“Now that these men have been charged I would urge people not to speculate about this case, so that the criminal justice process can run its course.”

Frank Ferguson, the pinnacle of the Crown Prosecution Service’s particular crime and counter-terrorism department, mentioned: “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service’s counter terrorism command, we have authorised criminal charges against three Iranian nationals.”