‘Bomb plot’ foiled at UK RAF Fairford base housing US Iran bombers

Police in the UK are investigating alleged Iranian links to a suspected bomb plot to attack RAF Fairford, the main base for US bombers during the Iran war. Donald Trump says the suspects intended “big damage”.

On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey talks to crime correspondent Will Bolton about the latest news of the massive security breach, including how a local farmer foiled the alleged plot last-minute and led to the arrest of five British men, since released on bail.

Plus, Trump rejects Iran’s proposal for a ceasefire, Tehran warns it is ready for a “doomsday war” if bombing resumes after the midterms, eight US Marines are revealed to have been injured by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, and global diesel supplies dry up.

Highlights

• Trump says ‘bomb plot’ suspects planned ‘big damage’ to UK base for Iran bombers
• Iran 'ready for doomsday war' after Trump rejects 7-day Strait of Hormuz deal

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Will Bolton, crime correspondent @WillBoltons

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

RAF base terror suspects are British nationals

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/28/raf-terror-suspects-british-nationals/

Iran’s terrifying global campaign of revenge – and how it targets enemies

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/27/irans-terrifying-revenge-countries-that-oppose-it/

Face-to-face with ‘bomb plotters’: Farmer tells of 999 call after stumbling on masked men

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/27/villager-999-call-masked-men-raf-fairford-counter-terror/

Why the world is ‘freaking out’ about diesel

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/09/21/diesel-crisis-world-racing-towards-a-fuel-cliff-edge/

Lloyd’s List: Iran’s ship attacks show strategy of disruption not discrimination

https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1158552/The-week-in-charts-Irans-ship-attacks-show-strategy-of-disruption-not-discrimination--Abu-Dhabi-emerges-as-container-shippings-Hormuz-shuttle-operator

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Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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