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Two Men Charged in Alleged Iran-Linked RAF Fairford Terror Plot

Two Men Charged in Alleged Iran-Linked RAF Fairford Terror Plot

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ThreatCluster •October 28, 2026 at 07:49 UTC
  • •Two men charged under the National Security Act for a plot linked to Iran.
  • •No explosives were found, but petrol was discovered in suspicious vehicles.
  • •Charges follow an investigation into potential Iranian state involvement.

Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, have been charged under the National Security Act 2023 following a suspected terror plot involving RAF Fairford. Prosecutors allege that Abdulkarim assisted a foreign intelligence service, believed to be Iran, while Essghir is charged with entering a prohibited place for reconnaissance purposes. The incident occurred on September 27, when police responded to reports of suspicious vehicles near the airbase, leading to the arrest of five men. No explosives were found, but petrol was discovered in the vehicles. The charges stem from a broader investigation into potential Iranian state involvement in activities against the UK. Both men are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

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Timeline

2026-09-27
Incident at RAF Fairford
Police arrested five men after reports of suspicious vehicles near the airbase; no explosives found but petrol was discovered.
Independent
2026-10-20
Re-arrest of Nouman Essghir
Essghir was re-arrested on suspicion of involvement in the terror plot after initial arrest on September 27.
Independent
2026-10-27
Charges announced
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir were charged under the National Security Act, with court appearances scheduled for the same day.
Euronews

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What charges have been filed against the two men?
Mohmed Abdulkarim is charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service, while Nouman Essghir is charged with entering a prohibited place for reconnaissance.
What was discovered during the police investigation?
Police found petrol in the vehicles but no explosives or improvised devices were located.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, with both men scheduled to appear in court today.