Men linked to London synagogue attacks charged over UK airbase plot

U.S. prosecutors say three men accused of directing attacks on Jewish sites in London also orchestrated a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, an air base used by U.S. bombers. An eight-count indictment names two new suspects, Iranian national Mohsen Mohajeri, whom prosecutors describe as an IRGC operative, and Iraqi citizen Muhammad Ali al-Hassani. They are charged alongside Muhammad Bakr al-Sadi, who has been held in New York since May. Prosecutors say the network was behind attacks in London in April, including one on a synagogue. The attacks were claimed by Hayi, which prosecutors say was a front for the Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah. They also alleged Al-Hassani paid associates in Britain to buy vans, fuel barrels and metal objects. In September, three vans, some carrying fuel, were driven towards RAF Fairford. At least two were stopped at a security checkpoint. The vans were found the next morning and the men inside were arrested. Mohajeri and Al-Hassani were in Iran at the time, according to prosecutors. All three faced terrorism-related charges and could receive life sentences if convicted. Two British men were also charged in connection with the Fairford incident. Tehran denies any involvement.