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British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
- On July 17, Cypriot authorities arrested 44-year-old Rashad Sultanov, a U.K.-Azerbaijani national, on suspicion of conducting "hostile surveillance" at RAF Akrotiri on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps .
- Counter Terrorism Policing London led an investigation into incidents at the base between May 11 and June 22 last year, prompting the Crown Prosecution Service to authorize charges under the National Security Act.
- RAF Akrotiri serves as Britain's main air base for Middle East operations, hosting warplanes striking Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq and Houthi positions in Yemen.
- Commander Helen Flanagan of CTP London said the case demonstrates the ability to use the National Security Act overseas when military bases face alleged hostile state activity, with significant partnership work involving Cypriot authorities.
- Earlier this month, the United Kingdom banned the IRGC as a national security threat amid reports of Iran-backed proxy attacks targeting opponents of its government across Europe.
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Northwich GuardianBritish man arrested in Cyprus accused of ‘hostile surveillance’ at RAF base
The arrest follows a probe led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
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