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British police arrested a 22‑year‑old man in London on Tuesday as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, the strategic airbase used by U.S. forces for strikes against Iran.
Counter‑terrorism policing authorities confirmed the suspect was taken at his home in Westminster, and an identical neighbourhood property was searched during the operation; the individual remains under custodial hold.
This development has amplified the case’s global focus following statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, who described the threat as connected to Iran and cited its influence behind the removal of American B‑1 bombers from the base. Iran has publicly rejected any role in the alleged planning.
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“This remains a live inquiry and our specialist teams continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford,” said Senior National Coordinator for Counter‑Terrorism Policing Vicki Evans on Tuesday.
Earlier that week, six individuals in their twenties—including a dual‑British/Iranian national detained on 1 October—were released on bail despite facing stringent conditions; Lawrence Taylor, head of UK Counter‑Terrorism Policing, noted that they are “absolutely still under investigation”.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that the United Kingdom possesses strong indicators suggesting Iranian involvement may play a central role in the incident.
(France 24 with AP and Reuters)
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