Iran General NewsArmy interpreter faces spy trial

Army interpreter faces spy trial

-

ImagePress Association: An Iranian-born Army interpreter accused of spying will face trial in October.

The Press Association

ImageAn Iranian-born Army interpreter accused of spying will face trial in October.

Daniel James denies allegations under the Official Secrets Act that he collected and communicated information useful to an enemy.

The 45-year-old, of Cliff Road, Brighton, also denies a charge of misconduct in public office.

James, a Territorial Army soldier, worked as a translator for General David Richards, British commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan.

He is accused of divulging secrets to Iran.

He appeared via videolink for a brief hearing at the Old Bailey where the trial date was fixed for October 2. James remains in custody.

Latest news

Iran: Death Sentence of Political Prisoner Manouchehr Fallah Reconfirmed

As pressure against political prisoners in Iran intensifies, reports indicate that a court in Rasht has once again confirmed...

Iran’s Regime Forms New Headquarters for Repression and Control of Cyberspace Amidst Internet Blackouts

As widespread internet disruptions and blackouts continue across Iran, reports indicate the formation of a new body called the...

Secret Execution of Two Kurdish Political Prisoners in Naqadeh Prison, Iran

In the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, the death sentences of two Kurdish political prisoners, Ramin Zeleh and...

City Council Member in Zanjan Runs Over Protesting Worker With Car

The state-run Rouydad24 news website wrote on May 19 regarding the protests by Zanjan municipality workers: "Disregard for workers'...

PMOI Confirms Deaths of Resistance Unit Members During 2025–2026 Iran Uprising

As further details emerge from the nationwide uprising that swept across Iran from late 2025 into early 2026, the...

Urban Poverty in Iran: The Collapse of the Economy of Life in Major Cities

Urban poverty in Iran has now reached a stage where it can no longer be explained merely through income...

Must read

Absolute Poverty — the Crisis Taking Over Iran

Iran Focus London, 11 Dec - The Iranian Parliament’s...

Iran Convention in Belgium urges EU support for ‘Third Option’

Iran Focus: Brussels, Apr. 25 – Some 2,000 delegates...

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you