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UK-Iranian dual national arrested in US airbase RAF Fairford incident, police say

The Hill·October 1, 2026·1 min read
UK-Iranian dual national arrested in US airbase RAF Fairford incident, police say

British authorities arrested a 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national on Thursday in connection with an alleged thwarted terrorist attack on the U.S.-operated RAF Fairford air base. The man was arrested in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Police had earlier investigated the incident, which targeted the base owned by the U.K.

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