Two Iranian Nationals Deny Espionage Charges in UK Surveillance Case

Two Iranian men deny spying for Iran, accused of targeting Jewish sites in London under National Security Act.

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Two Iranian nationals have entered not guilty pleas to allegations of espionage on behalf of Iran, according to court records.

Nematollah Shahsavani, a 41-year-old car salesman, and Alireza Farasati, a 23-year-old barber, are accused of engaging in activities that could aid the Iranian foreign intelligence service between July 9, 2025, and August 15, 2026.

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The pair is charged with conducting hostile surveillance on Israeli and Jewish targets, including the Israeli Embassy in London and Britain’s oldest synagogue. Both men have denied any wrongdoing, stating they did not engage in actions likely to assist a foreign intelligence agency under the National Security Act.

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