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Iran-Backed Proxy Stabbing Convicts Two Romanians, £80K Trail

6/6/2026

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Prosecutors said the Wimbledon stabbing of Pouria Zeraati was a proxy operation ordered by Iran.
Two Romanian nationals were convicted in Woolwich Crown Court for wounding Zeraati.
Superintendent Kris Wright said the victims were targeted for Zeraati’s opposition broadcasts on Iran International.
Investigators traced £80,000 in payments through Hemroc Ltd to attackers, a route tied to a national, while a third suspect remains in proceedings in Romania after extradition failed.

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Prosecutors said the Wimbledon stabbing of Pouria Zeraati was a proxy operation ordered by Iran.
Two Romanian nationals were convicted in Woolwich Crown Court for wounding Zeraati.
Superintendent Kris Wright said the victims were targeted for Zeraati’s opposition broadcasts on Iran International.
Investigators traced £80,000 in payments through Hemroc Ltd to attackers, a route tied to a national, while a third suspect remains in proceedings in Romania after extradition failed.