British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
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Summary
British police arrested a 27-year-old man with UK and Iranian citizenship in connection with a security incident near RAF Fairford airbase. The police are investigating the event as a possible terrorist act and are exploring all possibilities, including foreign state involvement.Key Facts
- A 27-year-old UK-Iranian man was arrested in central London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts related to the incident.
- The incident happened near RAF Fairford, an airbase used by US bombers in conflicts involving Iran.
- Five men in their 20s were initially arrested over the incident but later released on bail.
- Police found no explosives but did find petrol in vehicles near the airbase.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested Iran might have been involved, but Iran denied these claims.
- Iran’s embassy called allegations linking Iran to the arrests “fabricated speculations.”
- The US has been using RAF Fairford since March to launch attacks on Iran.
- Iran’s military warned that bases used to attack Iran could be considered legitimate targets.
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