UK-Iranian suspect in RAF Fairford incident released on bail

British police released on bail a UK-Iranian dual national held over a security incident at RAF Fairford, the US-run airbase in Gloucestershire.

• The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
• Five other UK nationals arrested over three suspicious vehicles near the base were also released on bail.
• Police said no explosives were found in the vehicles but seized a quantity of petrol.
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Iran was likely responsible for the failed attempt to target the base; Iran has denied involvement.
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting told The Telegraph the investigation into the RAF Fairford incident continues along multiple sensitive lines and is extremely serious.
• He said the government will determine an appropriate response once conclusions are reached, and accused Iran of persistent hostile intent.
• The New York Times reported three vans approached RAF Fairford after midnight and a man inside called emergency services, triggering an armed police response.
• Police evacuated 85 homes during the response, following a mid-September warning to US military leaders that the base could be an Iran-backed target.
• Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said there were strong indications of Iranian involvement in the RAF Fairford incident.
• Iran summoned the British ambassador after rejecting accusations of involvement in the RAF Fairford incident.
• US officials criticized the bail release and cited an adversarial state early in the investigation.