British-Iranian Dual National Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Attack RAF Fairford
UK counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old man with dual British and Iranian citizenship in connection with a suspected plot targeting the Fairford air base.
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British counter-terrorism police have arrested a man holding dual British and Iranian citizenship as part of an investigation into an alleged attempt to carry out a terrorist attack at the Fairford air base, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
The force did not release the man's name, saying only that he is 27 years old. Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, has previously hosted US military aircraft and allied exercises.
Investigation ongoing
The available reporting does not detail the nature of the alleged plot, when the arrest took place, or what evidence led investigators to the suspect. It also does not indicate whether the man has been charged.
UK counter-terrorism police routinely investigate threats against military installations, and arrests in such cases are often followed by a period of questioning before any decision on charges is made public.
No further details on the man's background or any additional suspects were included in the available reporting.
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