An armored vehicle patrols the interior of RAF Fairford in southwest England on Sept. 28, 2026.Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images

British-Iranian man arrested in RAF Fairford investigation – POLITICO

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LONDON — U.K. counter-terrorism police have arrested a British-Iranian man on suspicion of terrorism offenses as part of their investigation into an incident at RAF Fairford.

The 25-year-old was arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. (Police initially misstated his age.)

Police also said a second man, 26 and a U.K. national, has been questioned under caution, and officers have searched two properties as part of the investigation.