U.K. charges 2 men linked to alleged terror plot against air base
Summary
British prosecutors charged two men under the 2023 National Security Act in connection with a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the U.S. military. Police say six men remain on bail as the investigation continues; Iran denies involvement.Key Facts
- Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, faces charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service and conduct likely to help one carry out activities related to the U.K.
- Nouman Essghir, 24, faces a charge connected to approaching or being near a prohibited place in a way allegedly prejudicial to U.K. safety or interests.
- Both men are British nationals and London residents.
- The men were arrested last week on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service.
- Police said six men remain on bail in connection with the incident, including four arrested near the base on Sept. 27 and two detained later.
- Police found gasoline in three vans near a base entrance during searches after the Sept. 27 arrests; they found no explosives.
- The U.S. Air Force removed its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after the incident.
- The Iranian Embassy in London rejected claims linking Iran to the incident.
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