Iranian & British man, 25 & 24, re-arrested for ‘assisting Iran’ in connection with RAF Fairford ‘bomb’ plot probe
Next TWO men have been re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran as part of the RAF Fairford bomb plot investigation. The security scare last month saw armed cops swoop in on three vans nearby to the military base. 4 The US pulled all of its B-1 bomber jets out of RAF Fairford just a week after the suspected terror plot Credit: Getty 4 British MOD Police blocked the roads approaching the base Credit: Marc Giddings Advertisement A 24-year-old UK national and 25-year-old dual UK/Iranian national have now been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The first man, 24, was initially arrested on September 27, the same day of the reported activity at the guarded base. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The 25-year-old was arrested just a few days later on October 1. They were then, amongst seven others, released on bail and under investigation . Read more UK News PUB SHOOTING Cops hunting woman or man 'in curly orange wig' after man shot dead by pub 'VIOLENT' ATTACK Woman dragged off street by man in attempted rape - as cops share CCTV 4 A robot was seen operating nearby to the vans at the time of discovery Credit: Sky News 4 Nearby residents were evacuated as a safety precaution All five other men initially arrested currently remain on police bail. Police said petrol was recovered from the vans, but no improvised explosive devices were found. Advertisement Head of National Counter Terrorism Policing in the UK, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, said: “Since the events at RAF Fairford on Sunday 27 September, our specialist teams have been working tirelessly to interrogate the many lines of enquiry involved in this hugely complex investigation. “So far seven men have been arrested in connection with our investigation. Most read in The Sun RAT-PID EXPANSION Brits face 'overwhelming' boom in rats across UK, pest controllers warn NAVY SINKING Navy fears captain shortage after low pass rate for ships' 'driving tests' TEACHER PROBE Female principal, 32, arrested over 'sexual misconduct' with student ICE TO SEE YOU Jamie 'Iceman' Stevenson pictured mingling with other gangsters at funeral “As a result of the ongoing efforts of our officers, earlier today two of those men were re-arrested for offences relating to Section 3 of the National Security Act – assisting a foreign intelligence service. “This is very much a live investigation, and our evidence gathering continues, but at this time our position remains the same; we consider it highly likely that there is Iranian state involvement. Our investigators are continuing to examine what that level of involvement was and the ambition behind it. “From the outset our priority has been to uphold the integrity of this investigation and hold those who wish to do our country harm, accountable. Advertisement “We know the public have unanswered questions. I want to be as transparent as possible and when we are in the position to share more, we will.” This comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham revealed it is “highly likely” the incident was coordinated by Iran, and directed by the regime’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Donald Trump also confirmed that every American bomber – including at least 10 B-1 bombers – deployed to Fairford had been returned home a week after the incident. According to US media reports, the withdrawal appears to be in response to fresh or renewed security concerns about safety on the base. The Gloucestershire base has been used by US bombers to carry out strikes against Iran . Advertisement Iran has previously denied involvement.