UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest
Summary
A 25-year-old UK-Iranian man was arrested and then released on bail after a security incident at RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base in the UK. Five other UK men were also arrested and released on bail, while investigations continue into the event that involved suspicious vehicles and masked men near the base.Key Facts
- The 25-year-old man with UK-Iranian nationality was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to RAF Fairford.
- Police declared a major incident and evacuated dozens of homes after spotting three suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
- Five other men aged 23 to 25, all UK nationals from London, were arrested and later released on bail during the investigation.
- One suspect called emergency services (999) about an hour before a farmer reported masked men near the vehicles.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired a government meeting and said there are strong signs Iran was involved, but Iran denies any role.
- RAF Fairford has been a US Air Force base for decades and has recently been used for missions toward the Middle East with UK approval.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved but gave no further details.
- President Donald Trump said he would not have allowed the suspects to be released and praised close UK-US cooperation.
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