Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iranian regime

Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced to prison for stabbing a journalist in London on behalf of the Iranian regime. The attack was identified as a targeted attempt to silence a critic of the Iranian government.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing concern over transnational repression and foreign-backed violence against journalists on British soil.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, George Stana (L) and Nandito Badea (R)
The report relies on court findings and official statements from the Foreign Secretary, maintaining a factual tone regarding the criminal proceedings.
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