British counterterrorism police arrested a 22-year-old man in London on Tuesday in connection with the suspected terror plot involving RAF Fairford, bringing the number of arrests in the investigation to seven. The British air base had been hosting U.S. B-1 bombers before the aircraft were relocated amid security threats, Reuters reports.

The latest suspect was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses as investigators continue probing the alleged plot. Six people had previously been detained in the case, including five British nationals and a British-Iranian dual national. All six were subsequently released on police bail while remaining under investigation.

The investigation has drawn particular attention because RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire serves as a key operating location for U.S. strategic bombers deployed to Europe. American B-1 bombers stationed at the base were moved as authorities investigated threats against the facility.

President Trump subsequently confirmed that “threats” were behind the decision to relocate the American bombers. U.S. officials were concerned about intelligence pointing to a potential Iranian drone attack targeting American aircraft and personnel stationed at RAF Fairford.

British authorities have not publicly disclosed the full details of the suspected plot or said whether investigators believe Iran directly ordered or coordinated it. The involvement of a British-Iranian dual national among those previously arrested has added further scrutiny to the investigation, but no charges establishing Iranian involvement have been announced.

The latest arrest shows the counterterrorism investigation remains active more than a week after the initial arrests. Police are continuing to investigate the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat to the base.

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