Dual UK-Iranian man held over suspected plot near RAF Fairford
A 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national has been arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, a US-allied base in Gloucestershire. The arrest follows Sunday's detention of five British men near the base, who were released on bail on Monday after three vans carrying petrol but no explosives were found.
Counter-terrorism police are examining all possible angles, including possible foreign state involvement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he warned Britain about the "Iranian-sponsored attack," whilst Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are "strong indications that Iran played a part." However, Iran's embassy has denied any involvement in the suspected plot.
- UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot
- Five British men initially arrested remain on bail; no explosives found
- Netanyahu claims Israeli warning; Iran denies involvement
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RAF Fairford is a military air base in Gloucestershire that hosts American bomber aircraft and supports Western military operations. The base is significant to the United States and its Nato allies.
British police have arrested multiple people in connection with a suspected plot targeting the base. Five men were detained near RAF Fairford on Sunday, and police found three vans containing petrol in the vicinity, though no explosives were discovered. A 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested separately in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to the same alleged plot; the five men detained on Sunday were later released on bail.
The case has attracted international attention because of claims that Iran may have been involved in planning the alleged attack. Counter-terrorism investigators are examining all possible angles, including potential foreign state involvement, whilst Iran's embassy has denied any involvement in the suspected plot.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Dual UK-Iranian national is arrested by counter terror police over RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’: Officers search two London properties”.