Israel Warned Germany of Iranian Threat to US Air Bases

Israel alerted Germany to an increased risk of an Iranian attack on American military bases within its territory, specifically highlighting the Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Force bases. This warning was part of a wave of intelligence alerts in mid-September, which also indicated that the British RAF Fairford base, used for heavy bombers in the Iran conflict, was a target. Following an emergency call from one of three commercial vehicles near Fairford on September 27, armed police raided the area, arresting five suspects and evacuating 85 homes. No explosives were found in the vehicles, only gasoline, and the suspects were released on bail within 24 hours. Later that week, a dual British-Iranian citizen was arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts but was also released on bail. Security officials are investigating why one of the UK suspects contacted the police himself, considering possibilities like a diversion tactic or an attempt to cause panic. Despite denials from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, American and British officials, including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, believe Iran and its Revolutionary Guards were involved. Earlier, on September 23, an Iran-affiliated website published remarks by Yahya Rahim Safavi, former commander of the Revolutionary Guards, criticizing Europe for becoming a logistical hub and explicitly mentioning the Ramstein, Aviano, and Fairford bases.