2 Men Charged in UK Over Military Base Incident Allegedly Linked to Iran
The pair face charges amid a counter-terror investigation into the high-profile incident at RAF Fairford, used by the U.S. military for strikes against Iran.
TL;DR
- Two men charged under the UK's National Security Act on Oct. 27.
- Accused of attempting to assist Iranian intelligence in Britain.
- Incident occurred at RAF Fairford, used by U.S. bombers for strikes on Iran.
- Five men, described as British citizens, were arrested outside the base on Sept. 27.
- Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, is charged with materially assisting a foreign intelligence service between Aug. 31 and Sept. 28.
- Counter-terror police believe the country involved is Iran.