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- On March 23, 2026, Britain summoned the Iranian ambassador following charges against Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati for allegedly aiding Iran's intelligence services.
- The men are accused of conducting reconnaissance on Jewish targets, including the Israeli Embassy, over five weeks last summer.
- They appeared in court without entering a plea and remain in custody until their next hearing on April 17.
- The British government emphasized its commitment to national security amid concerns about Iran's involvement in over 20 suspected plots against British citizens.
