UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say

Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford. The individual was apprehended on Thursday in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. This arrest follows an earlier incident on September 27, 2026, when five men were taken into custody near the Gloucestershire air base after suspicious vehicles were reported. Those five men, all in their 20s and from London, have since been released on bail.

The investigation into the events at RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run air base, is described as highly complex, with authorities exploring various leads, including potential foreign state involvement. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated strong suggestions of Iranian participation in the incident, a claim that Iran denies. As part of the ongoing inquiry, police have also questioned a 26-year-old British national under caution and conducted searches at two properties in Westminster, London.