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UK Charges Two Men in RAF Fairford Plot
British prosecutors have formally charged two 24-year-old men with offences under the National Security Act following a September security incident at RAF Fairford. The suspects, identified as British-Iranian dual national Mohmed Abdulkarim and British citizen Nouman Essghir, face charges related to assisting Iran’s intelligence service and entering a prohibited area. The incident, which involved armed police and bomb-disposal teams, led to the evacuation of local residents and the withdrawal of US B-1 bombers from the base. While UK authorities assert the plot was likely coordinated in Iran, Tehran has denied involvement. This development follows the earlier release of five other suspects on bail, which drew criticism from US officials.