Two men re-arrested on espionage charges

Two men who had been released earlier were re-arrested on Tuesday, October 20, on espionage charges related to an incident near the British Air Force base at Fairford. They were previously detained as part of an investigation into the same incident in late September.

Suspected of spying for Iran

The UK's anti-terror police stated that the men are suspected of acting on behalf of Iran, gathering intelligence or passing information to the Iranian government. The nature of the alleged espionage remains unclear, but it is considered a serious security concern.

Incident near British military base

The initial incident occurred near the British Air Force base at Fairford, a site used for military operations and training. The base is not a permanent military installation but is occasionally used for exercises and deployments.

Previous release and new arrest

The men had been detained in late September as part of the investigation but were later released. Their re-arrest indicates that authorities have uncovered new evidence or information that warrants further legal action against them.