British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
A British-Iranian national has been arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts following a security incident at RAF Fairford. Authorities are investigating potential foreign state involvement in the event.
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened security concerns at military installations and potential geopolitical tensions between the UK and Iran.
Counter Terrorism police also questioned a UK national, days after five others were arrested and released on bail.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Police officers guard an area near RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base on Sunday [File: Toby Shepheard/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 1 Oct 2026 1 Oct 2026 A British-Iranian man has been arrested in connection with an alleged security incident at an airbase in southwest England over the weekend.
Counter Terrorism police in the UK said on Thursday that a “27-year-old man, a dual UK/Iranian national, was arrested” in central London.
He was detained “on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts” as part of an investigation into the events on Sunday near the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford.
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