Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
LONDON (AP) — A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday.
A 25-year-old man of dual U.K.-Iranian nationality was released on bail on Saturday after being arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack near a U.S.-run military air base in England. The arrest occurred on Thursday in London, following an incident that has been linked to Tehran. The suspect was the sixth person taken into custody and released on bail in the ongoing investigation.
British authorities have identified the other five suspects, all British nationals in their 20s from London, but have not disclosed their identities. Police found gasoline in three vans linked to the suspects but no explosives. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there are "strong indications" that Iran played a role in the incident, though Iran has denied any involvement.
The incident took place at RAF Fairford, a base used by American bombers for strikes in Iran over the past decades. U.S. officials have criticized the decision to grant bail to the suspects, with President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio expressing concerns. Tensions are high around the threat from hostile states, with British security services noting a 50% increase in national security cases involving activity by Iran and its proxies in the past six months.
Iranian officials have denied any involvement in the incident and warned that Tehran might expand its targets in the U.K. if conflicts in the Middle East persist.
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