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October 1, 2026
UK Arrests Dual National Linked to Iranian Threat at RAF Fairford
- A dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to RAF Fairford.
- Five British nationals were arrested near the air base for terrorism and explosives offenses, with police finding no improvised explosive devices in their vehicles.
- U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that the U.S. was aware of potential Iranian threats to American assets in the UK, indicating a coordinated response with British officials.
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- Israel warned UK over ‘Iranian attack’ ahead of RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claimsOct 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM · Independent
- British police arrest dual UK-Iranian national over air base security incidentOct 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM · AP
- British Iranian arrested in U.K. terror plot probeOct 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM · Axios
- Mullin says US 'knew' Iran would try to attack American assets in UKOct 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM · ABC News
- UK-Iranian dual national arrested in US airbase RAF Fairford incident, police sayOct 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM · The Hill