❗️UK-Iranian man released on bail as Iran denies involvement in RAF Fairford incident

A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested over a security incident near RAF Fairford has been released on police bail, as British counterterrorism police continue investigating the case.

Five other men arrested near the airbase last week over suspected terrorism and explosives offences were also released on bail earlier this week, with police saying the investigation remains ongoing.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has claimed there are "strong indications" that Iran played a part in the incident, but has provided no details or evidence publicly supporting the claim. Iran has firmly denied any involvement, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying British authorities were "barking up the wrong tree", while Iranian officials have described the allegations as baseless.

The investigation began after five British men were arrested near the airbase, where police later found petrol in three vans but no explosives.

Counterterrorism police have said they are examining "all possible angles", including potential foreign-state involvement, but no evidence linking Iran to the incident has been publicly presented.