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Sixth man arrested in connection with suspected RAF Fairford terror plot

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Reynolds, J. (2026, October 1). Sixth man arrested in connection with suspected RAF Fairford terror plot. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/iranian-keir-starmer-gloucestershire-benjamin-netanyahu-westminster-b1299248.html

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Counter-terror police have arrested a sixth person and searched two properties in connection with a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. Five British nationals were previously arrested over suspicious vans spotted at the site; they were released on bail pending further investigation. Senior officer Vicki Evans emphasized that the inquiry is complex and includes examining possible foreign state involvement, specifically citing Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion of Iran's role in the incident.

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Iran is suspected of involvement in two recent incidents: a terror plot near RAF Fairford, a British airbase used by U.S. forces during operations against Iran, and a stabbing aboard a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel. In the former case, five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts; while in the latter, a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the aircraft with over 180 people aboard. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" that Iran was involved at RAF Fairford, though Tehran denies any role. Security has been significantly increased at RAF Fairford in response to the threats. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a “foreign actor” was involved and suggested it could be linked to Iran, warning potential repercussions if such threats continue. These incidents raise concerns about Iran shifting its war strategy towards more covert tactics as tensions with the U.S., Israel, and others persist.

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Officers have also searched two properties in the area as part of the investigation. asserted

Officers → search → investigation

Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism and then bailed after three suspicious vans were spotted near the military site in Gloucestershire over the weekend. Senior CTP national co-ordinator Vicki Evans said: “The investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is hugely complex, and our specialist teams are interrogating multiple lines of inquiry. asserted

teams → arrest → inquiry

“As we’ve made clear, we’re looking at all possible angles – including possible foreign state involvement. asserted

we → make → involvement

“I’d like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this investigation.” asserted

we → like → investigation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the incident near the Gloucestershire military base. asserted

Iran → say → base

The British ambassador to Tehran met with Iran’s foreign ministry on Thursday at the Iranian government’s request. asserted

ambassador → meet → request

RAF Fairford has been used in recent months by US bombers after former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer granted the US permission to use British bases for “defensive” strikes against Tehran during the Middle East war. asserted

Starmer → use → war

Counter-terror police have said a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found in the vans that sparked the security alert near the airbase. asserted

that → say → airbase

Read More Mr Netanyahu said his country warned UK authorities about the “Iranian-sponsored attack” shortly before Britain’s announcement of a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. asserted

country → read → Bank

Sixth man arrested in connection with suspected RAF Fairford terror plot

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