British Soldier Accused of Spying for Iran Made ‘Double Agent’ Proposal to MI6

Published on October 10, 2024

A former British soldier accused of spying for Iran covertly gathered the names of service personnel, including those in special forces, a court has heard. Daniel Khalife, 23, was paid in cash by the Iranian intelligence service for secret information gathered during his time in the Army, according to the prosecution. It is claimed that at one point, he collected money for spying from a dog mess bag in north London. He took a photo of a handwritten list of 15 soldiers, including some serving in the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS), Woolwich Crown Court was told on Wednesday....