Two Men Charged in UK Over Alleged RAF Fairford Intelligence Plot

Two Men Charged in UK Over Alleged RAF Fairford Intelligence Plot

Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir were charged in Westminster Magistrates' Court on 27 September 2026 for allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service in a suspected plot at RAF Fairford, a U. S. air base in Gloucestershire.

According to CNBC, prosecutors said the scheme was directed by an individual linked to Iran and that the men entered a prohibited area of the base used by U. S. forces for strikes on Iran.

Acteurs

Mohmed Abdulkarim Nouman Essghir UK prosecutors Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor Prime Minister Andy Burnham Iran's ambassador to the United Kingdom

Lieux

RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 82% Affirmations: 4
Résumé

Two London residents were charged by British authorities on October 27, 2026, with national security offences related to a suspected Iran-backed terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, which is partially confirmed. Another man was charged on the same date with entering a prohibited area at RAF Fairford, and this claim is confirmed. A 24-year-old man was confirmed to have been charged under the UK National Security Act on October 27, 2026, for allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service. The claim that RAF Fairford is used by US forces for strikes on Iran is partially confirmed.

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Two men charged over alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford were being controlled by Iranian handler, court told
Two men charged over alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford were being controlled by Iranian handler, court told

The Independent • 27 oct. 19h04

Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court charged under the National Security Act for roles in a suspected plot at RAF Fairford that prosecutors say was directed by an individual linked to Iran.

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RAF Fairford terror plot suspects ‘controlled by Iranian handler’
RAF Fairford terror plot suspects ‘controlled by Iranian handler’

The Telegraph • 27 oct. 16h15

British prosecutors say the two suspects were in contact with a man known as “Ali,” who they allege coordinated the plot and may be linked to Iran’s intelligence services.

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U.K. charges 2 men arrested over alleged Iran-linked terror plot against RAF Fairford air base used by U.S.
U.K. charges 2 men arrested over alleged Iran-linked terror plot against RAF Fairford air base used by U.S.

CBS News • 27 oct. 10h51

British authorities have charged two London residents with national security offences linked to a suspected Iran-backed terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, a former U.S. bomber base.

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Two British men charged with helping Iran over Fairford airbase incident
Two British men charged with helping Iran over Fairford airbase incident

CNN • 27 oct. 10h30

British prosecutors have charged two men with offenses tied to a suspected Iranian intelligence operation targeting RAF Fairford, while five others remain on bail.

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Man charged with assisting foreign intelligence service
Man charged with assisting foreign intelligence service

CNBC • 27 oct. 10h29

A 24-year-old man has been charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly aiding a foreign intelligence service, while another was charged with entering a prohibited area at RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces for strikes on Iran.

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Two men charged over alleged plot to assist Iran after RAF Fairford incident
Two men charged over alleged plot to assist Iran after RAF Fairford incident

The Guardian • 27 oct. 09h17

Two London residents have been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly helping Iran's intelligence service, linked to a suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford.

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UK prosecutors charge two after RAF Fairford incident
UK prosecutors charge two after RAF Fairford incident

Al Jazeera • 27 oct. 09h16

British prosecutors have charged a British-Iranian dual national and a British citizen with offences linked to an alleged Iran-backed plot at the RAF Fairford airbase.

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