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RAF Fairford bomb incident and evacuations

Multiple arrests near RAF Fairford after suspicious vans and barrels prompted bomb disposal response and home evacuations, with emerging Iran links.

9 stories1616 sourcesUpdated Oct 13, 2026

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RAF Fairford bomb incident and evacuations — Photo: Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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Sep 27, 2026
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford as bomb disposal robot inspected white vans with barrels; 85 homes evacuated.
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Sep 27, 2026
Several men arrested under Explosives Act; Gloucestershire Police declared major incident near RAF Fairford with Army bomb disposal on scene.
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Sep 29, 2026
Five men held in RAF Fairford terror probe released on bail as investigation continues.
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Oct 1, 2026
UK police arrest dual British-Iranian national over RAF Fairford incident.
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UK Says Iran’s IRGC Likely Directed Airbase Incident

UK PM Andy Burnham told Parliament the RAF Fairford incident was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC; seven suspects were bailed with no charges.

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’

MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is targeting UK military sites, a suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique, and 50 Iran-linked arrests occurred last year.

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UK police arrest 22-year-old over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot

UK counterterrorism police arrested a 22-year-old British man in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with an alleged plot near RAF Fairford, where the U.S. operates an airbase. Six men arrested earlier in the investigation remain on bail, and police say inquiries are ongoing; Iran has denied involvement in the alleged plot.

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U.S. Pulls All 12 B-1 Bombers From Britain Over Suspected Terror Plot

The U.S. withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain after security concerns over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot against the base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft had returned to U.S. home stations, while officials offered few details about the threat.

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Iran-Linked Threats Target RAF Fairford, US Base in UK

British authorities are investigating an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a U.S.-used air base, with officials citing possible Iranian links and police making a seventh arrest. Amid concerns about threats to U.S. personnel and aircraft, the United States moved bombers from the base, while key details and the extent of Iran’s involvement remain unclear.

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UK police arrest dual British-Iranian national over RAF Fairford incident

A 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over the RAF Fairford incident; Burnham cited “strong indications” of an Iran role.

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Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford, 85 Homes Evacuated

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford as a bomb disposal robot inspected three white vans—two with open rear doors and black barrels scattered—while 85 homes were evacuated.

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Five Men Held in RAF Fairford Terror Probe Released on Bail

A local farmer’s 999 call after she spotted suspicious vans and masked men near RAF Fairford led to five arrests on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not confirmed a motive or link to Iran. The farmer later criticized police and security services’ handling of the incident, while the defense secretary expressed gratitude for her alert but said she had only a partial picture.

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Homes Evacuated, Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford

Several men arrested under the Explosives Act as Gloucestershire Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford on Sunday; Whelford homes evacuated, Army bomb disposal on scene.

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