Alleged Iranian spy contacted MI6 to become double agent, court hears

(BBC) A former British soldier accused of being a spy for Iran twice contacted MI6 to offer his services as a double agent, a court has heard.

Daniel Khalife, now 23, denies gathering information for Iran, compiling a list of special forces soldiers, perpetrating a bomb hoax and escaping prison.

Woolwich Crown Court heard Mr Khalife sent two emails to MI6, saying he wanted to work as a double agent for them.

The court was told the jury had seen flight bookings and photographs that show Mr Khalife also travelled to Turkey in August 2020, where he left a package intended for Iranian intelligence agents.

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