British Police Investigating Whether Physical Attack on Pouria Zeraati Was Job-Related

British police say they are investigating whether the journalist from Iran International, who was attacked with a knife in London on Friday, was targeted because of his profession. According to Reuters, British counter-terrorism detectives are looking into the matter. Police stated that Pouria Zeraati was attacked on Friday afternoon in Wimbledon, southwest London, and sustained injuries to his leg. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) also reported that Zeraati is an Iranian journalist residing in the UK and is a presenter for the Persian-language news network Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government. Police indicated that his injuries do not threaten his life and that he is in stable condition. On Friday, April 10, Zeraati was attacked by several unidentified men with knives as he was leaving his home in London. Iran International reported that Zeraati is hospitalized and in stable condition. This is not the first time Iranian journalists abroad have been physically attacked. There have been multiple reports of the Islamic Republic's involvement in plots to harass, kidnap, or attack Iranian journalists outside the country. The delivery of the third individual accused of terrorism to the United States; Masih Alinejad: An opportunity to prosecute and expose the IRGC. Pouria Zeraati, a presenter for Iran International, was attacked by several unidentified men. The FBI requested more information regarding an 'intelligence officer' of the Islamic Republic. A Danish appeals court confirmed the conviction of three Iranians on terrorism charges.