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UK arrests dual British-Iranian man in RAF Fairford terror plot investigation

2 sources · first seen 01:44 2 Oct · updated 10:19 2 Oct

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  • A 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national was arrested over suspected preparation of terrorist acts linked to RAF Fairford

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Iran link to RAF Fairford incident

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives-related offences after security was stepped up. UK counter-terrorism police investigated a possible Iran link to an alleged bomb threat, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were strong indications of Iranian involvement.

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ReutersUK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation01:44MintRAF Fairford incident: UK arrests dual British-Iranian national over suspected terror plot | What we know10:19