UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail

A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with a suspected plot at RAF Fairford. He was the sixth person detained as counter-terrorism police investigate the incident, which involved suspicious vans being spotted near the military site. The investigation is exploring all angles, including possible foreign state involvement, with the UK Prime Minister suggesting Iran may have played a part. While petrol was found in the vans, no explosive devices were discovered. Israel's Prime Minister stated that his country provided intelligence to Britain about the suspected Iranian-sponsored attack.

British counterterrorism police have arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian man in London in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford. This is the sixth arrest in what UK authorities are investigating as a potentially Iran-backed plot. The investigation began after police were alerted to suspicious activity near the airbase, including oddly parked vans and masked men. While no weapons or explosives were found, a quantity of petrol was recovered. The first five suspects, all British men, were arrested near the base and later released on bail under strict conditions. The UK has cited "strong indications" of Iran's involvement, though Iran has denied any connection. The arrested British-Iranian man is suspected of preparing terrorist acts.

Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. A second UK national, aged 26, has been questioned under caution. Previously, five men were arrested near the base in connection with suspicious vans but were released on police bail. Investigators are exploring all angles, including potential foreign state involvement, with an Iranian link considered increasingly likely. Searches of two properties in Westminster have been conducted. The Iranian embassy has denied any involvement.

Counter Terrorism police in the UK have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK/Iranian national in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a security incident that occurred on Sunday near the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in southwest England. A second individual, a 26-year-old UK national, was also questioned under caution. Previously, five men in their 20s were arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism but have since been released on bail. Police have stated the investigation is complex and are considering all angles, including possible foreign state involvement. While no explosives were found, a quantity of petrol was retrieved from vehicles parked near the base.