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UK police arrest seventh suspect in Iran-linked airbase security incident

UK police have arrested a seventh individual in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford, a US-run airbase in England. The 22-year-old man was detained in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Authorities have linked the incident to Iran, and the arrests are part of an investigation into a suspected plot against the airbase, which has been used for bombing missions targeting Iran. AI

RANK_REASON Law enforcement action related to national security and international relations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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UK police arrest seventh suspect in Iran-linked airbase security incident

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    UK police arrest seventh man linked to security incident at US-run airbase

    British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offence over a security incident at a US-run military airbase in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seventh in connection with a suspected plot against RAF Fairfor…