Independent Iranian media journalist stabbed in London, counter-terrorism investigates. The profession of the victim, whose vital prognosis is not engaged, is an important element of the investigation.
London police have been investigating threats from Iran targeting British journalists working for Persian-language media. Last year, the British government unveiled a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights abuses and hostile actions against its opponents on the ground British. The Iranian government declared the outlet a terrorist organization after it reported on protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.