British-Iranian accused of spying for MI6 sentenced to death

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : He previously worked in Iran's military and security institutions and has joint citizenship of Iran and Britain.
51% : At one point, Mr Akbari was in Europe but he said he left Iran legally and was involved economically in several companies on the continent.
44% :Iran claims that after he was identified as a spy, he was used by Tehran authorities to mislead Britain with 'directed information'.
39% : Alireza Akbari, who has been behind bars for three years, is facing execution after being found guilty of espionage on behalf of the UK, which he has denied.
35% : A British-Iranian former deputy defence minister has been sentenced to death by Tehran for allegedly spying for MI6
34% : A British-Iranian ex-government official been sentenced to death by Tehran for allegedly spying for MI6.
29% : But Iran accused him of 'running away' and having a 'front company', and his financial lawyers have been accused of being intelligence agents.

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