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Dual British-Iranian Citizen Arrested in Connection With RAF Fairford Security Incident
BBC · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 25-year-old dual British-Iranian citizen in London on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism linked to an incident at the RAF Fairford air base.
- British counter-terrorism police arrested a 25-year-old individual holding dual British and Iranian citizenship in Westminster, London.
- The suspect is accused of preparing to commit acts of terrorism connected to an incident at the RAF Fairford air base.
- Police have searched two properties in the Westminster area.
- Five other suspects in their 20s, who are British citizens, were arrested last Sunday near the US-operated air base in Gloucestershire and later released on bail on Monday.
- Police found some fuel in the vehicles searched near the base, but no explosive devices were discovered.
- Senior National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism Policing Vicky Evans stated that police are investigating potential state-sponsored involvement.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications that Iran might have played a role, though he provided no further details.
- Tehran has firmly denied any involvement in the incident.
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