A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested in London in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident, which involved suspicious vans found near the airbase. Five other British nationals arrested last weekend have also been bailed.
The arrest and subsequent bail of a dual UK-Iranian national, coupled with allegations of foreign state involvement and intelligence shared by Israel, highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential security threats linked to Iran.
British counter-terrorism police investigating a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford have released on bail a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The investigation is ongoing, and police have concluded searches at two properties in London.
The incident began last weekend when five British men in their 20s were arrested near three vans at the airbase in Gloucestershire. They were later released on police bail after petrol was found in the vans, but no explosive devices.
Counter-terrorism police described the investigation as complex and are considering whether a foreign state was involved. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the incident. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel handed Britain intelligence about the suspected terror plot, warning 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. Iran has denied any involvement.
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