The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Iranian‑backed operatives for plotting a terrorist attack on a British Royal Air Force base used by American forces. The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday, November 10, revealing a coordinated plot that threatened U.S. personnel and Jewish institutions.
DOJ Indicts Iranian‑Backed Terrorists Over Planned Attack on U.S. Base
Attorney General Todd Blanche warned that anyone who targets a military installation housing U.S. servicemembers will face prosecution, emphasizing the department’s commitment to dismantle the network. He said the United States will not tolerate attacks on its troops.
The indictments charge Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al‑Saadi, a dual Iranian‑Iraqi citizen; Mohsen Mohajeri, an Iranian national; and Mohammad Ali al‑Hassani, an Iraqi, with terrorism‑related offenses tied to Kata’ib Hizballah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, both designated foreign terrorist organizations. The charges allege that the men acted under the direction of Kata’ib Hizballah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, both designated foreign terrorist organizations.
According to the DOJ, the trio coordinated a September 2026 plot at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, aiming to strike American personnel and Jewish institutions, and were linked to more than a dozen attacks across the United States and Europe. The planned strike at RAF Fairford was intended to kill American airmen and provoke fear among Jewish communities.
FBI Director Kash Patel noted that one of the suspects remains incarcerated while allegedly transmitting coded messages to facilitate future violent acts. Patel said the suspect in custody has been communicating coded instructions to facilitate future violent acts.
British authorities, who apprehended the suspects after a local farmer reported the activity, attempted to suppress the men’s identities and released them swiftly, prompting criticism that the UK’s legal system prioritizes celebrity scandals over terrorist threats. Critics argue that the UK’s handling of the case reflects a double standard in counter‑terrorism enforcement.
The case underscores a broader clash between U.S. and U.K. counter‑terrorism policies, as American officials assert that the indictments demonstrate resolve, while British officials face scrutiny for alleged leniency toward radical actors. The episode highlights growing tensions between U.S. and U.K. security policies.
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