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UK police make further arrest over suspected Fairford airbase plot

🔴 UK police arrest 22-year-old Briton in suspected Fairford base plot

Oct 6, 2026 · byFrance 24

UK police arrest 22-year-old British man in suspected Fairford base plot

UK ​police on Tuesday said they had ​arrested ‌a ⁠22-year ‌old British man ⁠in London on suspicion ​of preparing terrorist acts ‌in relation ​to the suspected plot at the ​RAF ​Fairford ​airbase used ​by the US to strike Iran.

Oct 6, 2026 · byFrance 24

Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? – The Latest

The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

Oct 5, 2026 · byThe Guardian

US pulls bombers out of UK's Fairford airbase after arrests

Following a suspected terrorist plot targeting the UK's Fairford airbase, the US Air Force withdrew all its B-1 planes from the site.

Oct 5, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears

The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.

Oct 4, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Man arrested in Fairford air base investigation released on bail

Five arrested after terror plot at RAF Fairford

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosive offences at a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Fairford, Gloucestershire. A major incident was declared on Sunday, Sept. 27. What was the response? The incident occurred just days after an RAF  jet crashed during a training exercise in Wales. The […] The post Five arrested after terror plot at RAF Fairford appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

Oct 3, 2026 · byTravel Radar

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian national over Fairford air base incident

British police on Thursday arrested a British-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident at the Fairford airbase Wednesday. Five other men initially arrested over the incidence were later released without charge on bail.

Oct 1, 2026 · byFrance 24

British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday near an airbase in England that the US military uses in its war against Iran. The British government has still not explained the nature of the incident – in which five British men were arrested only to be later released on bail – and no explosives were found at the scene.

Sep 30, 2026 · byFrance 24

UK air base ‘terror plot’ foiled when one of the suspects phoned police: report

The development has deepened the mystery over the incident, as new details emerged about the possible plan to attack the Royal Air Force base at Fairford that is also used by American military aircraft.

Sep 29, 2026 · byThe Sydney Morning Herald

UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspects

The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.

Sep 29, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

Nandy labels Farage ‘master of conspiracy theory’ over Fairford claims

Culture secretary criticises Reform leader after he tried to link suspected bomb plot to small boat crossings Nigel Farage has been described as a “master of the conspiracy theory” by the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, , after he tried to link events at RAF Fairford to small boat crossings. The Reform UK leader was criticised over his reaction to the arrests of the men on Sunday, when he said he had been warning for months about “Iranian agents” coming into the UK across the Channel in small boats. Continue reading...

Sep 28, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Police is investigating bomb plot at RAF Fairford with potential Iranian links

FAIRFORD, Gloucestershire — Counter-terrorism police are investigating potential Iranian links to a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford after five men were arrested in a major security operation near the strategic, U.S.-operated airbase. Gloucestershire Police stated that the force received a call at approximately 00:45 BST on Sunday morning regarding “three suspicious vehicles” traveling towards […] The post Police is investigating bomb plot at RAF Fairford with potential Iranian links appeared first on AIRLIVE .

Five arrested near UK air base used in Iran strikes over suspected terrorism, explosives offences

Fairford, England: British police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences on Sunday near RAF Fairford, an air base that has been used by the United States to launch strikes against Iran. Counterterrorism police said they received a report in the early hours of Sunday about three suspicious vehicles apparently travelling towards the military airfield in western England. The five men were arrested by armed officers and are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Police said the incident is believed to be contained, although investigations remain at an early stage. An Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Authorities are also examining the possibility of Russian sabotage or an Islamist plot. "We are in the early stages of an investigation, and five men remain in custody," said Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing. "As you would expect we are working closely with our partners to understand the circumstances of the incident." Police established a 400-metre cordon around the base while bomb disposal specialists examined the vehicles. Residents of 85 homes in a nearby village were evacuated, while armed officers patrolled the area. The British government said Prime Minister Andy Burnham was being kept informed of developments. Burnham thanked police and the armed forces, saying the incident would be deeply concerning for local residents. Britain authorised the United States to use bombers based at RAF Fairford to strike Iranian missile sites that were attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In July, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that any base used to launch attacks could become a legitimate target. US President Donald Trump praised the arrests. "The arrest in the UK was fantastic," Trump told reporters. "We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort and working with the British worked out great ... We had them under view for a long time, and we got them." Reuters witnesses said access to the base was blocked by armed police on Sunday morning, while security was also increased at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in eastern England. According to local media reports, a farmer alerted police after noticing suspicious activity involving the vans and several individuals near the base. Local councillor Tristan Wilkinson told Reuters there had been a previous security alert at RAF Fairford and surveillance around the area had subsequently been increased. A spokesperson for the US Air Force declined to discuss specific security measures but said US personnel and facilities in Britain remained vigilant. British ministers have previously warned operators of critical national infrastructure about threats from Russia, including potential sabotage operations and cyberattacks. Russia has denied carrying out hybrid attacks against Western countries.

UK reports 'major incident,' arrests near Fairford air base

Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Several men had been arrested.

Sep 27, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

UK police make arrests, evacuate homes in ‘major incident’ near air base used by US forces

British police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses. Fairford, in ⁠Gloucestershire, has been used by the US to launch operations against Iran.

Sep 27, 2026 · byFrance 24

The $60,000-Per-Hour Math Behind Moving A Third Of America's B-1B Fleet To England

Moving one-third of America's B-1B fleet to England cut flight times, reduced costs and transformed Fairford into a key strike hub.

Aug 29, 2026 · bySimple Flying

U.S. Air Force Plans Major Investment into UK Bases

Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Fairford will all receive a portion of a $4.2 billion investment into U.S. bases in the UK, according to documents seen by The Guardian. A presentation given by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center in March 2026, seen by UK newspaper The Guardian, referred to upgrade plans for the main […]

Jun 30, 2026 · byThe Aviationist