Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident

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   Netanyahu Claims Israel Warned UK Over RAF Fairford Plot

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel provided intelligence to Britain regarding a suspected Iranian terror plot near the military base Royal Air Force Fairford prior to the incident. Netanyahu described the situation as wild and absurd while speaking to US broadcaster Fox News, and suggested the UK government received the intelligence before announcing a trade ban. Counter-terrorism police have arrested multiple individuals in connection with the suspected bomb plot, including a dual UK-Iranian national in Westminster and several British nationals, all of whom have been released on bail.

   Why it matters

   The claims tie into an ongoing British counter-terrorism investigation surrounding a security incident at RAF Fairford. Authorities have arrested six men in total connection to the suspected plot involving explosives and potential terrorist acts. Andy Burnham has stated there were strong indications that Iran played a part in the incident.

   What is confirmed

   • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel handed Britain intelligence about a suspected terror plot near the military base Royal Air Force Fairford.
   • A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 and subsequently bailed.
   • Five British nationals in their mid-20s had previously been arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism and then bailed.
   • Counter Terrorism Policing stated that a sixth man arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Andy Burnham said there were strong indications that Iran played a part in the incident.
   • Netanyahu suggested the UK government was given the intelligence before it unveiled its trade ban.

   What to watch next

   • Further statements from UK authorities regarding the origin of the intelligence
   • Updates on the legal status of the six men arrested and bailed in connection to the RAF Fairford plot
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. The Jerusalem Post — Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident
   2. The Times — Netanyahu: Israel gave UK intelligence about RAF Fairford plot
   3. Euronews.com — Netanyahu says Israel warned UK of Iran attack plot on airbase
   4. The Independent — Israel warned UK over ‘Iranian attack’ before RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claims
   5. The Telegraph — Netanyahu: We warned UK about terror plot before RAF incident
   6. www.jpost.com — Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel warned UK about Iran terror plot ...
   7. www.lbc.co.uk — Israel 'warned' Britain over 'Iranian-sponsored' attack ahead of RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claims ....
   8. www.yahoo.com — Netanyahu says Israel gave UK intelligence about suspected terror plot
   9. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk — Israel says it warned UK of 'Iranian-sponsored attack' before RAF Fairford 'terror plot' - Gloucestershir....
   10. www.dailymail.com — Dual UK-Iranian national arrested by counter terror police over RAF Fairford 'bomb plot' is bailed
   11. www.bristolpost.co.uk — Sixth man arrested in connection with suspected RAF Fairford terror plot - Bristol Live
   12. sg.news.yahoo.com — Israel warned UK over ‘Iranian attack’ ahead of RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claims - Yahoo News ....
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