UK prosecutors charge two after RAF Fairford incident - Al Jazeera
Two men have been charged under the UK's National Security Act following a security incident at RAF Fairford, an airbase used by the US. Prosecutors allege one man assisted a foreign intelligence service, identified by police as Iran, while the other entered a prohibited area.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns regarding foreign intelligence activities at sensitive military installations.
British Iranian dual national Mohmed Abdulkarim and British citizen Nouman Essghir charged under the National Security Act.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Armed police maintain roadblocks and security checks around RAF Fairford in England, September 28, 2026 [Leon Neal/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 27 Oct 2026 27 Oct 2026 | Updated: 19 hours ago Updated: 19 hours ago British prosecutors say they have charged two men with offences under the National Security Act following an incident in September at RAF Fairford, an airbase in England used by the United States.
British Iranian dual national Mohmed Abdulkarim and British citizen Nouman Essghir, both aged 24, were charged under the National Security Act, the Crown Prosecution Service said. They are due to appear in court later on Tuesday.
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