British police have arrested a seventh man in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, an airbase used by U.S. forces to strike Iran during the ongoing war. The 22-year-old British national was detained in central London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, according to Counter Terrorism Policing.
Key Takeaways
British authorities arrested a seventh man on suspicion of terrorism related to an incident at RAF Fairford. Six other men were previously released on bail. Authorities found gasoline but no explosives in three vans linked to the suspects.
- Seventh arrest made in connection with suspected terror plot
- Six men previously arrested, all released on bail
- Gasoline found in three vans near RAF Fairford
- US withdraws bombers from base citing threats
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us Bomber Withdrawal Reason | 1 Difference | 'Specific threat' cited by Trump; Rubio says 'not directly tied' | ▼ |
| Number Of Arrests | Broad Agreement | 7 men arrested in total, six released on bail | |
| Substances Found | Broad Agreement | Gasoline but no explosives found in vans | |
| Iran's Involvement | Broad Agreement | 'Strong indications' Iran played a part, per UK PM; Tehran denies. |
Us Bomber Withdrawal Reason
▼'Specific threat' cited by Trump; Rubio says 'not directly tied'
Number Of Arrests
Broad Agreement7 men arrested in total, six released on bail
Substances Found
Broad AgreementGasoline but no explosives found in vans
Iran's Involvement
Broad Agreement'Strong indications' Iran played a part, per UK PM; Tehran denies.
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The arrest follows the release on bail of six other men who were previously held as part of the investigation into a security incident at RAF Fairford on September 27. Authorities found gasoline but no explosives in three vans linked to five suspects arrested that day, per CBS News. The base is located about 100 miles west of London.
The U.S. has withdrawn its B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford following what President Donald Trump described as a 'specific threat.' Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said the aircraft were moved out of an abundance of caution. He added that the decision was made in response to threats linked to Iran, though he did not provide further details.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated there are 'strong indications' that Iran played a part in the incident, although Tehran denies any involvement. The U.K.'s Counter Terrorism Policing force continues to investigate multiple lines of inquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford, as reported by Sky News. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel had handed Britain intelligence about the suspected terror plot.
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