The United States Department of Justice has announced charges against three men accused of supporting an Iran-aligned network involved in nearly 20 terrorist attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the United States. The indictment also links the defendants to an alleged plot at RAF Fairford, a British military air base that housed American forces.
The eight-count indictment names Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani. US prosecutors allege that the three supported Kata’ib Hizballah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, organisations designated by the United States as foreign terrorist organisations.
According to the indictment, al-Hassani helped organise the alleged plot against RAF Fairford in September 2026. Prosecutors say he directed associates in the United Kingdom to conduct surveillance around the base and gather information about its perimeter. The indictment alleges that individuals were paid to prepare vehicles and arrange other materials for the operation.
Investigators say three white vans were used in the preparations. Some were allegedly fitted with logos designed to make them appear to belong to delivery or swimming-pool businesses. On September 26, individuals were reportedly instructed to drive the vehicles towards the base. At least two encountered a security checkpoint and were unable to continue along their planned route.
British authorities recovered three vans in the early hours of September 27 and arrested people connected to the suspected plot. The US indictment alleges that the defendants continued coordinating activities through coded communications and contacts in different countries.
The charges also cover alleged attacks and attempted attacks targeting Jewish communities and other locations in Europe and the United States. Prosecutors say the network sought to carry out violence on behalf of Iran-linked organisations.
The case reflects growing cooperation between US and British authorities over security threats involving military facilities and suspected foreign-backed networks. RAF Fairford is particularly significant because American military aircraft and personnel have been stationed there.
The Justice Department said the defendants face serious terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to designated organisations and attempted acts of terrorism. The indictment contains allegations, not findings of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
