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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
George Lithgow

Daniel Khalife ‘devastated’ when told Iranian heritage could halt career plans

Daniel Khalife appearing at Woolwich Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Wire)

Former soldier Daniel Khalife was “devastated” to be told his Iranian heritage could prevent him from working in army intelligence, his trial has heard.

Giving evidence at Woolwich Crown Court, the 23-year-old told the jury he believed he could “utilise” his background to “further national security” and “wanted my country to understand that”.

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