LONDON — Iran is trying to hit military sites in Britain and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is “not unique,” the head of the MI5 spy agency said Tuesday, as he warned that both Tehran and Moscow are expanding their attacks against the U.K. MI5 chief says Iran … Read more
The RAF Fairford airbase is located in Gloucestershire, close to Swindon town. A sixth man arrested over a suspected terrorist plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been released on police bail, counter-terrorism officers said.The 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster, London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 … Read more
UK Counter-Terror Police continues probe on suspected terror act near RAF Fairford British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident near RAF Fairford, as investigators examine possible foreign state involvement in the case.The man was arrested in Westminster, London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, … Read more
A police officer stands guard at a road closure outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, in Gloucestershire, Britain (Picture credit: Reuters) British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were “strong indications” that Iran played a part in a suspicious incident near RAF Fairford in southwest England, where five men were arrested … Read more
File photo: United States Air Force personnel at RAF Fairford The suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford has put a possible Iran link back in focus after US secretary of state Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was “clearly” involved, without naming the country or providing evidence. The development comes as British counter-terrorism investigators continue … Read more
British law enforcement officials announced on Sunday morning that multiple individuals had been taken into custody on suspicion of committing violations related to explosives legislation in proximity to a significant military installation housing United States armed forces in southwestern England. Police officers block a road near the RAF Fairford airbase after police declared a major … Read more
The UK has stated that it will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, including air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets, as Riyadh faces a renewed campaign of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.Prime minister Andy Burnham said Saudi Arabia had requested military support and that Britain had agreed to provide an RAF Voyager … Read more