UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest

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What happened

The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.

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  • The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:58:51 UTC.

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