Ex-Soldier Khalife on Trial for Espionage

Former British soldier Daniel Khalife is on trial for allegedly passing sensitive information to Iranian agents, including those linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and later planning to become a double agent for MI6. Khalife, who escaped from Wandsworth Prison by hiding under a food truck, was paid £1,500 for his espionage activities, which he collected in a dog poo bag in a London park. The prosecution claims Khalife began his espionage activities shortly after joining the British Army in 2018, using fake email addresses to send details about SAS personnel. While he later claimed his actions were a 'double bluff' to gain credibility with UK intelligence, prosecutors argue the evidence shows his intent to aid Iran. His trial at Woolwich Crown Court continues, with Khalife denying all charges, including espionage, terrorism-related offenses, and his prison escape.