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UK-Iranian man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot released on bail

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A 25-year-old UK-Iranian man was released on police bail after being arrested in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts related to a plot near RAF Fairford. The arrest follows the detention and release of five other British men last weekend who were held for terrorism and explosives offenses near suspicious vans at the military base. Police searches were conducted at two properties in London as part of an ongoing complex investigation that has drawn international attention, with officials from multiple countries commenting on potential foreign state involvement despite Iran’s denial of any connection to the alleged plot.

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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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US President Donald Trump has also claimed there was a plan to cause “big damage” at the air base, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to the possible involvement of a foreign actor.

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UK-Iranian man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot released on bail · assertive framing

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A sixth man arrested over a suspected terrorist plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been released on police bail, counter-terrorism officers said. asserted

officers → arrest → bail

The 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster, London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. asserted

national → arrest → Act

Reuters reported that police also confirmed they had concluded searches at two London properties linked to the investigation. asserted

they → report → investigation

The investigation into the incident near the military base is underway, police said. asserted

police → say → base

The latest arrest follows the detention of five British men, all in their 20s, near three suspicious vans close to RAF Fairford last weekend. asserted

arrest → follow → Fairford

The five were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences before being released on police bail under stringent conditions. asserted

five → arrest → conditions

Police said petrol was found in the vans, but no explosive devices were discovered. asserted

devices → say → vans

Counter-terrorism officers have described the investigation as “hugely complex” and said they were examining multiple lines of inquiry, including the possibility of foreign state involvement. asserted

they → describe → involvement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there were “strong indications” of an Iranian link to the incident. asserted

Burnham → say → incident

US President Donald Trump has also claimed there was a plan to cause “big damage” at the air base, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to the possible involvement of a foreign actor. asserted

Rubio → claim → actor

Iran has rejected the allegations as baseless and summoned the British ambassador in Tehran over the claims. uncertain

Iran → reject → claims

RAF Fairford has been used in recent months by US bombers taking part in strikes against targets in Iran. asserted

Fairford → use → Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also claimed on Thursday that Israel had provided Britain with intelligence about what he described as an “Iranian-sponsored attack”. asserted

he → claim → attack