Two British citizens charged with Iran-linked security offenses

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According to Israel Hayom, Mohammed Abdulkarim and Numan Asgir, both aged 24, were charged under the British National Security Act following an incident that occurred last month at the RAF Fairford air base. The investigation is being conducted together with the counter-terrorism unit.

According to Arutz Sheva, prosecutors filed an indictment against the two over their alleged involvement in an attempted terror attack at RAF Fairford. According to Israel Hayom, the first hearing in the case is expected to take place at a court in London.

According to Channel 14, the two are suspected of acting on behalf of Iran's intelligence services at the base from which US strikes against Iranian targets were launched in the past. According to Maariv, British police assess that Iran is involved, and five additional suspects were released on bail.