UK re-arrest two men over alleged plot to attack air base

British police re-arrest two men over an alleged plot to attack a UK air base shortly after they were granted bail.

Under the National Security Act, police re-arrested two British citizens, aged 24 and 25, one of whom is a dual UK-Iranian national.

Authorities state the men were involved in espionage activities for Iran in the attack plot.

The two men, along with five others arrested last month, were involved in plotting attacks against RAF Fairford. All seven were subsequently released on bail pending further investigation.

Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, US military aircraft have frequently utilised RAF Fairford as a base for strikes against Iran. Iran has repeatedly denied involvement in any plots to attack the air base.