Profile of the individual in current news: George Stana. (Note: No further biographical details provided in source.)
Pouria Zeraati, a presenter for Iran International, has survived a stabbing in Wimbledon. Nandito Badea and George Stana were convicted of wounding with intent, with the Old Bailey judge saying the attack was carried out for and on behalf of Iran. Sentences are 12 years and 8 years respectively; third suspect David Andrei faces proceedings in Romania. Iran International has faced threats tied to its critical coverage of Iran.
Two men have been found guilty of wounding with intent in a stabbing attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon, London. Prosecutors say the assault was aimed at silencing a journalist and was carried out with state backing, though Tehran denies involvement. Sentencing is set for July 3.