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US charges three men over alleged attacks on Jewish communities and UK airbase
US prosecutors have charged three men with allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the United States, and on a British airbase.
They say the men acted for an Iran-supported network, an allegation Iran has denied in connection with the airbase incident.
The indictment says the plots included a planned assault on RAF Fairford in western England, where US bombers and troops had been stationed.
In September, British police detained five men after suspicious vans were seen heading toward the base; a sixth suspect was arrested later, and all were released on bail.
The incident prompted the United States to withdraw its bombers from the base and return them to US bases.
Only Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi is in US custody; he has pleaded not guilty to earlier charges, and prosecutors say he will face prosecution in the United States.
US prosecutors charged three men over an alleged plot against RAF Fairford in England and attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the United States.
The indictment alleges that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi coordinated with Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani while jailed in New York.
Prosecutors say the men used coded communications and contacts in the United Kingdom to plan attacks on behalf of an Iran-aligned network.
Five men were detained near RAF Fairford on September 27, and a sixth suspect was arrested several days later; all were released on bail.
Iran denied involvement in the Fairford incident, while British authorities linked it to Tehran.
- Who
- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani were charged.
- What
- They are accused of plotting attacks on Jewish communities and an assault on RAF Fairford. The allegations have not been established in court.
- When
- The charges were announced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The alleged Fairford plot was in September.
- Where
- The alleged targets included Jewish communities in Europe and the United States, and RAF Fairford in England.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege the attacks were planned on behalf of an Iran-aligned network. The Guardian says the Fairford plot was intended as retribution for the US war in Iran.
US prosecutors
Iran
Alleged responsibility
US prosecutors
Prosecutors allege the three men plotted attacks on Jewish communities and RAF Fairford on behalf of an Iran-aligned network.
Iran
Iran denied involvement in the Fairford incident.
Connection to Iran
US prosecutors
Prosecutors say the alleged network included the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Kata’ib Hezbollah.
Iran
Iran’s response to those specific allegations is not stated beyond its denial of involvement.
Al-Saadi pleaded not guilty to charges that he plotted at least 18 attacks in Europe.
Five men were detained near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.
A sixth suspect, a British-Iranian dual national, was arrested.
US prosecutors announced charges against three men in a superseding indictment.
- Defendants
- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani
- Alleged target
- RAF Fairford, England
- Detentions near base
- Five men on September 27
- Additional arrest
- One British-Iranian dual national, several days after September 27
- Al-Saadi's custody
- Held without bail in the United States
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What people are saying
These defendants helped orchestrate a campaign of terror on behalf of terrorist organizations affiliated with Iran that targeted Jewish communities in Europe and the United States, and the British military base, RAF Fairford, housing American service members.
Anyone who plans a terrorist plot on a military base housing American servicemembers will be prosecuted by the United States government.
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