UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford investigation bailed
A UK-Iranian dual national has been released on bail following an investigation into a security incident at RAF Fairford involving suspicious vehicles. Prime Minister Andy Burnham noted strong indications of Iranian involvement, though Tehran has officially denied these claims.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between the UK and Iran and raises concerns regarding security at sensitive military installations.
Image source, Getty Images By Olivia Ireland Published 3 October 2026, 11:27 BST Updated 11:58 BST A UK-Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday. Searches of two properties in the same area have now finished.
A major incident was declared and dozens of homes were evacuated after police were alerted to three "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase in Gloucestershire last weekend.
Five other men in their twenties were arrested and were subsequently released on police bail. All five were UK nationals from London.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the events are continuing, police said.
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