Conflict · UK Iran plot · ArchiveTeenager Guilty in First UK Iran-Linked Murder PlotAired July 29, 2026 at 8:54 PM UTCWritten September 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTCRead the write-upThis storyTranscript · LOADING0:00A 19-year-old Norwegian man, Johannes0:02Natland, has been found guilty of0:04conspiracy to murder in the first UK0:06case of a gang-orchestrated murder plot0:08linked to Iran, according to a Sky News0:10report. He was arrested by police before0:13he could shoot the target. Natland's0:15journey from Norway to the UK was marked0:17by a series of critical events that led0:19to today's verdict. Natland was0:21recruited by the Foxtrot network, which0:23has links to the Iranian regime. The0:25recruiter, Jenner Aaren, has been jailed0:28for his role in two murders in Sweden0:30and three attempted murders, including0:32this UK plot. Additional details paint a0:35picture of a coordinated international0:37plot.0:40The plot was directed by 21-year-old Ali0:42Shihab Ahmed, known as Agent 47, who was0:45arrested in Iraq. Natland said in court0:47he planned to shoot himself in the foot,0:49but the jury found him guilty. Four key0:51individuals include the teenager, his0:53recruiter, the plot director, and the0:55network leader. The payment offered to0:57the recruiter was 25,000 euros.1:02The case highlights the emerging threat1:04of Iran-linked gangs recruiting1:06teenagers across Europe.Explore with HeyDexThe shortThe short ↗