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Two Iranian men have denied allegations at a London court that they gathered information for Iranian intelligence on the Israeli embassy, Britain’s oldest synagogue and other possible targets.
Nematollah Shahsavani, 41, and Alireza Farasati, 22, appeared before a judge at London’s Old Bailey court on Friday. Both pleaded not guilty to charges brought under the UK National Security Act. The trial is expected to begin in April.
The charge alleges that they monitored and gathered information on possible targets linked to Israel and the Jewish community in July and August 2025. The locations allegedly monitored included Israel’s embassy and consulate in London, as well as Bevis Marks Synagogue.
Shahsavani, who holds British and Iranian citizenship, and Iranian citizen Farasati are being held in custody.
Judge Bobby Cheema-Grubb said the investigation also involved an unnamed individual believed to be of intelligence interest to Iran.
Other Iran-related investigations in Britain
The case comes amid several separate investigations in Britain into activities suspected of being carried out on behalf of Iran.
British officials have also linked Tehran to an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a military base used by US forces. Seven men detained as part of the investigation were released on bail.
Iran has denied involvement in hostile activities in Britain, including the alleged plot against RAF Fairford. The United States later moved B-1 bombers out of the air base.
Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office
In March, when the charges were brought, the UK Foreign Office summoned Iran’s ambassador to provide an explanation over the case.
