British Soldier Jailed for Spying for Iran and Escaping Prison

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Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison for spying for Iran and escaping from Wandsworth prison. Khalife, who had access to sensitive military material, was found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act. He was caught after a three-day manhunt.

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