The Iranian International Television presenter, who was stabbed outside his west London home last week, has been discharged from hospital and said he is staying in a safe place.
Puglia Zerati, 36, said she was recovering from the traumatic ordeal on Friday afternoon and thanked people for the kind messages and “love” they sent her while she was in hospital.
“Fortunately, I feel better, am recovering and have been discharged from the hospital,” he posted on X, adding, “My wife and I live in a safe place under the supervision of the Metropolitan Police.” he posted.
“Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, this was a shocking and shocking incident,” said Adam Bailey, head of media relations at Iran’s international bureau. But for him as the main presenter, as well as other presenters and journalists, yes, it’s a big shock. ” He added that the attack on Zelati was the first of its kind.
Iran International is the most popular news channel in Iran, according to independent investigationMr. Bailey said this despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps labeling the organization a “terrorist” channel and banning it from entering the country.
Iran’s International Bureau only returned to its London broadcast studios last September after taking temporary refuge in Washington, D.C., in February 2023, citing a “significant escalation of the state-sponsored threat posed by Iran.” was.
Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating the attack on Zelati, and the Iranian government denies involvement. Iran’s charge d’affaires in the UK, Mehdi Hosseini Matin, said: “We deny any link.”
The Metropolitan Police said it could not elaborate on the motive for the attack and no arrests had been made.
Commander Dominic Murphy, the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism commander, said: “We appreciate the concern this incident has caused not only for local residents, but also for those in similar professions and those in the Iranian community.”
