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Iran-Backed Militants Allegedly Planned RAF Fairford Attack via FaceTime

Iran-Backed Militants Allegedly Planned RAF Fairford Attack via FaceTime

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 22:44 UTC
  • •U.S. prosecutors allege FaceTime was used for coordinating a terror plot against RAF Fairford.
  • •The suspects are linked to Iranian terrorist networks and face multiple terror-related charges.
  • •The incident led to increased security measures and the temporary withdrawal of U.S. bombers.

U.S. prosecutors allege that Mohammad Ali Hassani, an Iran-backed militant, coordinated a terror plot targeting RAF Fairford while imprisoned in the U.S. using FaceTime for coded communications. The indictment links Hassani and his associate Mohsen Mohajeri to Iranian terrorist networks, including Kata’ib Hizballah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Following a security incident in September 2026, six suspects were arrested in the UK, prompting a temporary withdrawal of U.S. bombers from the airbase. Hassani faces six terror-related charges, including directing a previous attack in the UK via FaceTime in April 2026.

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2026-09-27
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford
British police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism after suspicious vehicles were reported heading to the airbase.
Military Times
2026-11-11
Indictment unsealed against Hassani
U.S. prosecutors unsealed an indictment alleging Hassani coordinated a terror plot via FaceTime while imprisoned.
Independent

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Common questions

What charges do the suspects face?
Mohammad Ali Hassani faces six terror-related charges, including directing a previous attack.
What is the current status of the suspects?
Six suspects were arrested in the UK, and Hassani's indictment has been unsealed.
How did the plot get uncovered?
The plot was uncovered through coded communications via FaceTime while Hassani was imprisoned.