British counter-terrorism police arrested a 27-year-old British-Iranian dual national on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The arrest is in connection with a foiled plot and a security incident that occurred over the weekend at RAF Fairford, an airbase used by U.S. forces to launch strikes on Iran.
The man was arrested in London, where police have since searched two properties in the capital. He is the sixth man arrested in relation to the incident near the airbase.
Five other men were initially arrested on Sunday but were later released on bail without charge. Additionally, counter-terrorism police have questioned a UK national following the security incident.