A British man of Iranian origin was arrested in the case of a plot to target an air base

London - Ofoq News - British police announced today, Thursday, the arrest of a British man of Iranian origin as part of an investigation into a security incident near RAF Fairford air base in southwest England, amid investigations into a possible connection to a foreign party, including Iran.

Counter-terrorism police said that the 27-year-old man, who holds dual British and Iranian citizenship, was arrested in central London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, while another 26-year-old British man was subjected to interrogation.

The arrest comes after the arrest of five Britons in their twenties, last Sunday, near the RAF Fairford base, on suspicion of committing crimes related to terrorism and explosives, before they were released on bail while the investigation continues.

The police found a quantity of fuel inside one of the vehicles, but said they did not find explosives or a usable explosive device. The authorities are currently examining several hypotheses, including the possibility of interference from a foreign country or people acting on its behalf.

The British air base is used by American forces, and has been used in operations related to the war against Iran. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the authorities have strong indications of possible Iranian involvement, while Tehran denies any connection to the incident.