LONDON (AP) – A Greek national was set to appear in court Friday on charges that he helped the intelligence service of a foreign country, believed to be Iran, target a journalist working in London.
The allegations against Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, relate to attempts to target a journalist for Iran International, a Persian-language media outlet that has traditionally been critical of the country´s Islamic government, London´s Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement.
“We know this may cause concern for many people here in the UK, and particularly those working in Persian-language media,´´ Commander Helen Flanagan said. “We continue to work closely with a number of organizations and individuals to provide them with advice and support around their safety and security, and this includes the specific individual and organization linked to this investigation.´´
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London-based media organizations opposed to the Islamic Republic have been under threat for years.
Iran International temporarily
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