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US charges three 'Iranian operatives' over UK air base plot

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In short

The U.S. Justice Department officially announced the indictments on Tuesday following a national security incident that took place in September. Identified as Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri, and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani, the three men face charges stemming from an alleged terrorist plot. Their target, Britain's RAF Fairford airbase, has a prior history of supporting American military missions launched against Iran.

Key points

  • U.S. federal prosecutors have formally acted against suspects involved in a security thre…: U.S. federal prosecutors have formally acted against suspects involved in a security threat aimed at a British military facility.
  • The investigation stems directly from a disrupted terrorism incident that unfolded at the…: The investigation stems directly from a disrupted terrorism incident that unfolded at the overseas airbase during September.
  • The targeted installation holds strategic military significance due to its prior role in…: The targeted installation holds strategic military significance due to its prior role in supporting operations focused against Iran.

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US charges three 'Iranian operatives' over UK air base plot

10 November 2026 21:13 GMT

The US Justice Department on Tuesday announced charges against three men described as "Iranian operatives" over their role in an alleged terrorist plot at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase.

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani were charged in relation to the September incident at the base, which has been used by the US military in its operations against Iran.

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