Two men accused of being disruptive on a plane were arrested at Heathrow Airport, police said today.
The pair, who are believed to be Israeli, were passengers on a British Airways flight from Las Vegas to London, flying into Terminal 5.
The men, aged 28 and 33, were alleged to be making repeated comments about Iran.
A source told Sky News the men had been 'repeatedly disruptive during the flight and had made inappropriate and potentially threatening comments regarding Iran and the possible route of the aircraft.
The pilot became concerned and contacted London and the police met the plane when it landed.
Armed police boarded the plane to arrest the men, at around 3pm and remain in custody being questioned.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'There is no indication of any danger to any passenger or plane during its journey.
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