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Iran claims to have captured MI6 spy
Source: BBC
Iran says it has captured a spy working for British intelligence agency MI6 in the south-eastern city of Kerman.
The head of Kerman's revolutionary court said the alleged spy had admitted being in contact with four British intelligence officers 11 times, both inside and outside the country.
He said the accused was now on trial and had confessed. The nationality of the alleged spy is not yet known.
The UK Foreign Office said it did not comment on intelligence matters.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25379391
Coverage in Iranian news sources: Press TV; Tehran Times; Fars News
Also: Reuters; AP
British news coverage: The Telegraph
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