UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident

British police have re-arrested two men on suspicion of aiding Iranian intelligence in connection with their probe into activities at RAF Fairford, a statement released on Tuesday revealed. RAF Fairford, a former US bomber base, was involved in strikes on Iran, but American B-1 bombers were withdrawn shortly after five British men were apprehended outside the military base in southwest England on September 27. Subsequently, two additional individuals were arrested, although all seven were later released on bail.

The UK National Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) announced the re-arrest of a 24-year-old British man, who was initially detained outside RAF Fairford, and a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national who had been previously arrested in London. A CTP Assistant Commissioner, Laurence Taylor, stated that the investigation is ongoing and their evaluation remains that there is "highly likely" involvement from the Iranian state.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham had previously suggested that the incident at RAF Fairford could have been orchestrated with Iranian assistance, a claim Iran's ambassador to Britain has dismissed. CTP's Taylor emphasized the need for transparency and promised to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.