Fairford, the British air base that puts Tehran within reach of Washington

The arrest of five individuals accused of preparing a "terrorist act" against Fairford Air Base in the UK highlights the role of this military site used by the US Air Force since the end of World War II. This Royal Air Force base has been used since March for bombing missions against Iran.

Published on RocksNews: 28 Sept 2026, 15:12 UTC
Updated: 28 Sept 2026, 15:15 UTC
Language: English (Original language: French)

Fairford, the British air base that puts Tehran within reach of Washington — Fairford, the British air base that puts Tehran within reach of Washington — Image credit: France 24 (Français)

The arrest of five individuals accused of preparing a "terrorist act" against Fairford Air Base in the UK highlights the role of this military site used by the US Air Force since the end of World War II. This Royal Air Force base has been used since March for bombing missions against Iran.

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