UK arrests seventh man over alleged RAF Fairford air base terror plot

British police have apprehended a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford, a US military base in western England. The arrest is the seventh in an ongoing investigation into a suspected plot, with six previous suspects already released on bail. Counter Terrorism Policing stated that the British national was detained in Westminster and a property in the area was searched.

The investigation began after five men were detained on September 27 following reports of three suspicious vans traveling towards RAF Fairford. Police found a quantity of accelerant in three vans linked to the suspects, but no explosives. Officials have indicated that Iran may have been involved, though Iran has denied any involvement.

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed concern over the threat, with Trump stating that a B-1 bomber was removed from RAF Fairford, and Vance asserting that the US is being cautious due to the potential involvement of Iran in acts of terrorism.