Arrest of British-Iranian on Suspicion of Planning a Terrorist Act Near Fairford

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British counter-terrorism police arrested a man with British and Iranian nationality today, Thursday, on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts, as part of an investigation into a security incident near Fairford Air Base in southwest England.

The counter-terrorism unit stated that the suspect is 27 years old and was arrested in central London in connection with events that occurred on Sunday near the Fairford base of the Royal Air Force.

The arrest is part of an investigation into suspicious activity near the base, which Britain claims Iran may be involved in.

Another man has also been questioned in connection with the investigation, while counter-terrorism police continue their inquiries into the circumstances of the incident.

It is noted that Fairford Air Base is operated by the United States.

This comes as official media reported today that Iran described the allegations linking Tehran to a plot suspected of targeting Fairford Air Base in Britain as baseless, and summoned the British ambassador to Tehran over this issue.