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 as the sixth person detained in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, which began after suspicious vans were spotted near the military base in Gloucestershire. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications of Iranian involvement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his government provided intelligence on the plot to British authorities.
- ▪The 25-year-old suspect was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and has been released on bail.
- ▪Five other British nationals were previously arrested and bailed after three suspicious vans were observed near RAF Fairford.
- ▪Police confirmed that petrol was found in the vans, but no explosive devices were recovered during the search.
- ▪Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated that Iran likely played a part in the incident near the Gloucestershire military base.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel warned the UK about the Iranian-sponsored attack shortly before a trade ban announcement.
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- ▪ UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest — BBC News — World
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Police patrol the perimeter of RAF Fairford as a US bomber lands. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAView image in fullscreenPolice patrol the perimeter of RAF Fairford as a US bomber lands. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAUK newsUK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bailThe 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’PA MediaSat 3 Oct 2026 09.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.He was detained on Thursday in the borough of Westminster,…
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