Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against U.S.-run military base
Summary
A 25-year-old man with dual UK and Iranian citizenship was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack near a U.S.-run military air base in England. Police also arrested five British men linked to the case, and authorities say Iran may be involved, a claim Iran denies.Key Facts
- The man was arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-used military air base in England.
- Five other British men in their 20s were also arrested and released on bail.
- Police found gasoline, an accelerant, in vans connected to the suspects but no explosives.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong signs Iran was involved in the incident.
- Iran denies any involvement but says bases attacking its territory are legitimate targets.
- RAF Fairford has been used by U.S. bombers in Middle East conflicts, including actions against Iran.
- President Donald Trump and U.S. officials criticized the decision to grant bail to the suspects.
- British security warns that hostile states like Iran and Russia have increased proxy attacks in the UK.
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