Iran tries Swedes for espionage
ISN SECURITY WATCH (Tuesday, 25 April 2006: 03.23 CET) – Iran's semi-official student news agency, ISNA, reports that two Swedes detained for taking photos of Iranian military facilities have been tried for espionage.
According to ISNA, the trial took place in a Revolutionary Court that deals with national security offenses.
Espionage is punishable by death in the Islamic republic.
The trial was reportedly held on 22 April. It is not known when a verdict will be announced, RFE reports.
The pair were arrested for allegedly photographing sensitive military sites on the southern island of Qeshm.
Swedish daily, Aftonbladet, reported that the two men were construction workers from western Sweden.
Swedish diplomats have been working feverishly to secure the release of the two men.
Sweden's charge d'affaires in Tehran, Soeren Lundvall, told reporters that the men had not realized the gravity of their offense under Iranian law.
According to ISNA, the trial took place in a Revolutionary Court that deals with national security offenses.
Espionage is punishable by death in the Islamic republic.
The trial was reportedly held on 22 April. It is not known when a verdict will be announced, RFE reports.
The pair were arrested for allegedly photographing sensitive military sites on the southern island of Qeshm.
Swedish daily, Aftonbladet, reported that the two men were construction workers from western Sweden.
Swedish diplomats have been working feverishly to secure the release of the two men.
Sweden's charge d'affaires in Tehran, Soeren Lundvall, told reporters that the men had not realized the gravity of their offense under Iranian law.
posted by Marko at 4/25/2006 05:39:00 AM
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