### [2026-10-1](/feed/2026/10/1/index.md)

##### 2026 RAF Fairford arrests
# British counter-terrorism police arrest a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national in Westminster, London, England, on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to the RAF Fairford investigation. Officers also search two properties in the area. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/30/uk/suspect-police-terrorism-uk-base-fairford-intl-hnk)

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