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How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint

A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.

Michael D. Shear, Eric Schmitt, Megan Specia and Adam GoldmanMilitary Bases and InstallationsPolice

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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.

Ismaeel Naar and Aaron BoxermanIsraelUnited Arab Emirates

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UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail

The 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Continue reading...

PA MediaUK news

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Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears

Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were charged with preparing attacks on city’s Jewish community, including Heaton Park synagogueTwo Iranian men identified a Manchester synagogue previously subjected to a fatal terrorist attack as a target for an alleged homemade bomb plot, a court has heard.Rahman Salehi, 34, from Salford, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, from Liverpool were charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism on Friday. Continue reading...

Sammy GecsoylerUK news

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UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest

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

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Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister Says

Flights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.

Yeganeh TorbatiUS and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)Airlines and Airplanes

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Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership

Hamid Rasaei, a vocal opponent of a diplomatic deal with the United States to end the war, was convicted of publishing false information with the intent to harm the Parliament speaker.

Farnaz FassihiIranRasaei, Hamid

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2 Iranian Men Charged in U.K. Over Suspected Plot to Target Jews

The British police said the two Iranian nationals were charged Friday with terrorism offenses.

Pranav BaskarAnti-SemitismTerrorism