Former Soldier Daniel Khalife on Trial for Espionage

Daniel Khalife, a 23-year-old former British soldier, is on trial for espionage and related charges, accused of passing sensitive military information to Iranian agents. Prosecutors allege that Khalife, who joined the Army in 2018, stole UK military secrets, including a list of special forces personnel, and attempted to deliver a package to his handlers in Turkey. He reportedly communicated with an Iranian handler under a false identity and expressed a desire to work as a double agent for MI6. Khalife's alleged activities included receiving £1,500 from his handlers disguised in a dog waste bag and planning to meet them in Iran, which he claimed later turned into a trip to Turkey. He denies all charges, asserting that his contact with Iranian agents was a ruse to mislead authorities. The case underscores significant security concerns regarding potential espionage within the UK's military ranks.