{"id":2131349,"date":"2023-12-21T21:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T02:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-offered-200000-to-assassinate-british-news-anchors-report\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T02:53:04","slug":"iran-offered-200000-to-assassinate-british-news-anchors-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-offered-200000-to-assassinate-british-news-anchors-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran allegedly offered $200,000 to assassinate British news anchors, according to a report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-offered-200000-to-assassinate-british-news-anchors-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131349&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Iranian Spies Offered $200,000 to Murder Journalists in London<\/h2>\n<p>Reports have emerged that Iranian spies attempted to hire a human smuggler to assassinate two\u200c Iranian-born journalists \u2062living in London. The goal was \u2063to intimidate Iranian dissidents around the\u2062 world.<\/p>\n<p>The journalists, Sima Sabet and Fardad \u2062Farahzad, work for Iran\u200b International, a Persian news organization targeting Iranian\u2063 viewers. The spies referred to them as the &#8220;bride\u200b and groom&#8221; in their sinister plot.<\/p>\n<p>The initial\u200b plan was to\u2062 attack \u2063Iran International&#8217;s studios\u2063 in London with a car bomb. However, the spies changed their strategy and opted for a knife attack at the\u200c journalists&#8217; homes, as the studios had tight security.<\/p>\n<p>Iran wanted to maintain plausible deniability, so they sought a criminal already present in \u2064the country to carry out the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the \u200bplot was foiled when the\u200c smuggler hired by Iran\u200c alerted\u200d law enforcement. In response, Iran \u2063International relocated its operations from the UK to the US.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c smuggler revealed that the journalists were targeted because they were causing &#8220;a lot of humiliation in the media&#8221; against Iran. The regime wanted to set an example and \u2064discourage other dissidents\u2064 from\u2063 speaking out.<\/p>\n<p>Fardad expressed his\u2063 shock \u2062upon learning about the\u200c specific threat against him, stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s shocking to see \u2064people who are casually talking about\u2064 harming me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sabet, on the other hand, saw the assassination attempt as a testament to her\u200c effectiveness as a journalist. She said, &#8220;The fact\u2063 that they \u200dtried to kill me shows I did my job \u2062well&#8230; \u2063I stood with them, even with my life on the line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The report revealed \u2063that Muhammed Abd \u2063al-Razek Kanafani, with close ties to \u2062Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, issued the commands for the \u200boperation. Recordings of these commands were reviewed by ITV.<\/p>\n<p>The smuggler&#8217;s association with the IRGC began in 2016 when they approached him for assistance in\u2064 shipping due to his extensive industry connections. \u200dUnbeknownst to the IRGC, the smuggler \u200dwas \u200bactually\u200b a double agent for \u200da Western intelligence agency, providing them with information about the IRGC&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/u-k-terrorism-official-theres-a-real-acceleration-by-iran-to-assassinate-enemies-on-foreign-soil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.K. \u2062Terrorism Official: There\u2019s A \u2018Real Acceleration\u2019 By Iran To Assassinate Enemies\u2063 On Foreign Soil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures can be taken to ensure the safety and security \u200bof journalists in the\u200c face of threats and violence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  K. They approached a human smuggler, who had connections to criminal networks, and offered him a sum \u200cof $200,000 to carry\u2064 out the murders.<\/p>\n<p>It is deeply concerning that\u2063 Iranian spies would resort to such violent and deplorable means to silence journalists and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/with-beijings-spies-overseas-chinese-americans-face-threats-at-home-and-abroad\/\" title=\"With Beijing\u2019s Spies Overseas, Chinese Americans Face Threats At Home And Abroad\">suppress dissenting voices<\/a>. The targeting of journalists is a\u2064 clear violation\u2064 of press freedom and an attack on the democratic values that societies strive to uphold.<\/p>\n<p>Journalists play a crucial role in \u200dproviding unbiased and objective reporting, uncovering truths, and\u200d holding those in power accountable. Their work often leads to the \u200cexposure of corruption, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-like-the-good-old-days-joe-biden-invades-syria-with-convoy-of-us-troops-and-choppers-on-first-full-day-as-president\/\" title=\"Just Like the Good Old Days: Joe Biden Invades Syria with Convoy of US Troops and Choppers on First Full Day as President\">human rights abuses<\/a>, and other \u200dsignificant issues that governments may wish\u200c to keep hidden.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the spies planned to carry\u2062 out these assassinations\u2064 in London, a city known\u200d for its vibrant media landscape and commitment to free press, is particularly alarming. It demonstrates a blatant disregard for international laws and \u200dnorms, as well as a brazen confidence in their ability to carry out such \u2063acts without repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>This foiled plot is not an \u2063isolated incident. It is\u200c consistent with Iran&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/papa-john-says-pr-company-planted-racism-allegations-after-he-would-not-pay-6m\/\" title=\"\u2018Papa John\u2019 Says PR Company Planted Racism Allegations After He Would Not Pay M\">long-standing history<\/a> of targeting dissidents and\u200d journalists, both \u2064domestically and internationally. The regime has a track record\u2062 of imprisoning, torturing, and executing individuals who dare to speak out against its policies or \u2063expose its wrongdoings.<\/p>\n<p>Iran has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/using-the-word-womxn-is-as-silly-as-it-is-illogical\/\" title=\"Using The Word \u2018Womxn\u2019 Is As Silly As It Is Illogical\">faced widespread condemnation<\/a> from the international community\u2063 for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-looms-over-israeli-presidents-speech-to-congress-amid-democratic-split\/\" title=\"Netanyahu overshadows Israeli president's Congress speech amidst Democratic divide.\">human rights\u2064 abuses<\/a> \u2062and disregard\u2063 for freedom of speech. This latest revelation only adds to the growing list of transgressions committed by the regime.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial\u200d for countries around the world to take a strong stance against Iran&#8217;s actions and hold them\u200c accountable for their attempts to intimidate and harm journalists. This requires robust efforts from governments, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement to uncover and disrupt\u2064 such plots.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 the safety and security of journalists must be prioritized by governments and relevant authorities. Journalists\u200c should have the freedom to carry out their work without fear of reprisal or violence. Measures must be put in place to ensure their protection, both physically and legally.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200dthe attempted hiring of a human smuggler to assassinate\u200d Iranian-born \u200bjournalists in London by Iranian spies is a grave violation of press freedom and an affront to democratic values. It underscores the importance of upholding the principles of \u200bfreedom of speech and protecting journalists worldwide. The international community must condemn such actions and take decisive steps to hold Iran accountable for its actions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iranian spies allegedly approached a human smuggler, offering $200,000 to assassinate two Iranian-born journalists residing in London. This sinister plot aimed to intimidate Iranian dissidents worldwide. ITV revealed that the journalists, Sima Sabet and Fardad Farahzad, work for Iran International, a Persian news outlet catering to Iranian audiences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2131350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2131349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131349"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131349\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2131350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}