UK-Iranian man held over airbase incident released on bail, say police

Counter-terror police in London have released a 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national on bail following an investigation into a mysterious incident at RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire, England. The man was initially arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts on Thursday based on reports of suspicious white vans heading towards the airbase. However, no explosives were found at the scene, and police remain unsure about the source and nature of the threat.

Five other men arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses on Sunday were also released on bail earlier this week. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that Iran may have played a part in the incident, a claim Iran has firmly denied. The incident triggered an evacuation of a nearby village and a declaration of a major incident.

The investigation into the events surrounding the incident continues, with police yet to provide further details about the nature of the threat. Washington has criticized the decision to release the suspects on bail, stating that they declared Iran's involvement in the investigation early on.