Event Brief
Man charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Vahid Aberi of Liverpool was charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service under the National Security Act 2023.
WHO: Vahid Aberi
WHAT: Charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act 2023
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:55 AM ET
WHERE: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
WHY: He was charged following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing into assisting Iran's intelligence service.
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