Iran suspected in plot targeting US bombers at British base
A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested over a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford. They have been released on bail.
A sixth suspect was arrested in an alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford, a US-run military base in England. The suspect was released on bail.
The 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was held on suspicion of planning terrorist acts. Five other British nationals in their mid-20s were arrested earlier and also released on bail.
Three suspicious vans were spotted near the base last weekend. This triggered evacuations of nearby residents and a response from armed police and bomb experts.
UK counter-terrorism police said the investigation is hugely complex. They are examining all possibilities, including possible foreign state involvement.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong signs Iran played a part. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed his country warned Britain about the Iranian-sponsored attack.
- 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national
- Suspect arrested
- RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England
- Military base
- Three suspicious vans spotted last weekend
- Vans discovered
Why it mattersA suspected plot by a foreign state against allied military bases raises serious questions about security and international tensions.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Australia is a US ally and would be concerned about terror plots against American and British military installations.
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