23-year-old ex-British soldier, Daniel Khalife, denies spying for Iran and prison escape; trial ongoing.

Daniel Khalife, a 23-year-old former British soldier, is on trial for allegedly spying for Iran and escaping from prison. He expressed feeling "devastated" at 17 when informed his Iranian heritage would hinder his military intelligence aspirations. Khalife denies all charges, including passing sensitive information and committing a bomb hoax. He claims to be a patriot against Iran's regime, asserting his actions aimed to enhance national security. The trial is ongoing.