UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
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"there were 'strong indications' that Iran had played a part in the incident"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"it was clear a 'foreign actor' had been involved in events over the weekend."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"I would not have let the five men arrested out on bail, and that he was 'surprised' they had been released."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
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