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UK-Iranian man arrested over security incident at US-run military base in England

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TRISHA MAHAJAN
UK-Iranian man arrested over security incident at US-run military base in England
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British counter-terrorism police have arrested a UK-Iranian dual national and are questioning others following a security incident near the US-run RAF Fairford base. Authorities are investigating potential foreign state involvement after suspicious activity was reported near the facility.

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The incident highlights heightened security concerns regarding foreign state interference at sensitive military installations used for international operations.

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British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident near RAF Fairford, as investigators examine possible foreign state involvement in the case.The man was arrested in Westminster, London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, Counter Terrorism Policing said, reported BBC. Police also questioned a 26-year-old British man under caution and searched two properties in the capital.The developments come days after five British men in their 20s were arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase on suspicion of explosives offences and later on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. All five, who are from London, have since been released on police bail and remain under investigation.Counter-terrorism police said they were pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including a possible foreign state connection.

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