U.S. charges three ‘Iranian operatives’ over U.K. airbase plot

A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at Royal Air Force Fairford airbase in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, on Sept. 29. | REUTERS

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Nov 11, 2026

NEW YORK – The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced charges against three men it described as “Iranian operatives,” including one already in jail, over their role in an alleged terrorist plot at Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase.

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani allegedly helped plan and direct the September incident at the base, which has been used by the U.S. military in its operations against Iran.

Police were called to the Fairford site in southwestern England after a local farmer reported seeing a group of men with several white vans engaged in “suspicious” activity.

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