Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over security incident at U.S.-run air base in England
Police on Thursday arrested a dual U.K.-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at the U.S.-run RAF Fairford air base in England that British authorities have linked to Tehran.
TL;DR
- A dual U.K.-Iranian national was arrested in London on suspicion of plotting a terror attack.
- The arrest is linked to a security incident at the U.S.-run RAF Fairford air base in England.
- British authorities have indicated strong suspicions of Iran's involvement.
- Previously, five British nationals were arrested near the base but were released on bail.
- Police found accelerant in vans linked to the initial suspects but no explosives.