Arabic version: اتهام رجلين إيرانيين بالتجسس على المجتمع اليهودي في لندن
According to BBC News,
Two Iranian men have been charged with an offence under the National Security Act after an investigation into alleged reconnaissance of Jewish targets on behalf of Iran. Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and Alireza Farasati, 22, were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The investigation is linked to Iran, the force said, and focused on surveillance of locations and individuals associated with London’s Jewish community.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans described the charges as “extremely serious” and emphasized the police force’s commitment to ensuring public safety. She expressed understanding of the Jewish community’s concerns and reassured them that the investigation aims to identify and address any potential threats.
Shahsavani, a dual British-Iranian national of North Finchley, and Farasati, an Iranian national of Edgware, were both charged with engaging in contact that is likely to assist the Iranian intelligence service between 9 July 2025 and 15 August 2025. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges under the National Security Act related to activities that included “reconnaissance of targets.”
Both men are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Additionally, two other men arrested during the same operation have been released without charge.
