US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested in connection with the security incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been released on police bail, British counterterrorism police said on Saturday, October 3.
The man was arrested in Westminster, central London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Searches of two properties linked to the investigation have also been completed.
The latest arrest came after five British men were detained near RAF Fairford last weekend over suspected explosives and terrorism offences. Those five men were also subsequently released on police bail while the investigation continues.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What Happened At RAF Fairford?
The investigation began after suspicious activity was reported near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire in the early hours of September 27.
Five British men in their 20s were arrested after police investigated three vans close to the military site. The incident led to a major security operation involving armed police and bomb-disposal specialists.
Police later confirmed that petrol had been found in the vans, but no improvised explosive devices were discovered.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Why Was The UK-Iranian Man Arrested?
The 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster as part of the continuing RAF Fairford investigation.
Counter Terrorism Policing said he was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Police have not publicly provided details of the specific allegations against him or explained what role they believe he may have played in the incident. A second UK national, aged 26, was also questioned under caution during the investigation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Has The UK-Iranian Suspect Been Released?
Yes. British counterterrorism police confirmed that the 25-year-old suspect has been released on police bail.
The development follows the release on bail of the five British men who were arrested near RAF Fairford. Their release was subject to conditions, and police said they remain under investigation.
Being released on bail does not mean the investigation has ended or that the suspects have been cleared of wrongdoing.
US-Israel-Iran War News: What Did Police Find In The RAF Fairford Vans?
Police found a quantity of petrol in the three vans connected with the five men arrested near the airbase.
However, investigators did not find an improvised explosive device in the vehicles. Bomb-disposal experts were involved in examining the vans after the initial arrests.
The discovery remains part of the investigation into why the vehicles were near the military site and what the suspects may have intended to do.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Are All Six RAF Fairford Suspects On Bail?
All six people arrested in connection with the RAF Fairford investigation have now been released on bail.
Five British men were initially arrested near the airbase on September 27. The sixth suspect, the dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested in Westminster on October 1 and later released on bail.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Is Iran Linked To The RAF Fairford Incident?
British authorities are investigating whether a foreign state was involved in the incident.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham previously said there were “strong indications” that Iran had played a role. He did not provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation.
Counterterrorism police have said they are examining multiple lines of inquiry, including possible foreign-state involvement. Iran has denied being involved in the incident.
At this stage, the investigation has not publicly established that the Iranian government directed the incident.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why Is RAF Fairford Important?
RAF Fairford is a British military airbase in Gloucestershire that has been used by the US Air Force, including for long-range bomber operations.
The base has particular significance amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict because US bombers have used the facility in military operations against Iran.
This has made the security incident near the base a focus of attention in Britain and internationally.
US-Israel-Iran War News: What Happens Next In The RAF Fairford Investigation?
Counterterrorism police are continuing to examine evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Searches at two London properties connected with the latest arrest have concluded. Police are also continuing to examine whether the suspects had any connection to a foreign state or whether they acted independently.
The six suspects have not been convicted of any offence, and the investigation remains ongoing.
