Mediagazer: MP Nadhim Zahawi wins £338K in libel case against Iranian state TV channel Press TV that falsely accused him of facilitating sale of oil between ISIS and Israel (Guido Fawkes)

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MP Nadhim Zahawi wins £338K in libel case against Iranian state TV channel Press TV that falsely accused him of facilitating sale of oil between ISIS and Israel — Guido can reveal Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi has been awarded a stunning £338,000 payout after winning a libel case against Iranian state television channel Press TV.

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