5 men arrested near air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Summary
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K. air base used by the U.S. for military actions against Iran, on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack involving three trucks. Police set up a safety zone and evacuated nearby homes while they investigated the incident.Key Facts
- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in the U.K. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
- RAF Fairford is a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. Air Force and used for strikes against Iran.
- Police found three suspicious trucks near the base and deployed a bomb disposal robot.
- Around 85 homes near the base were evacuated for safety during the investigation.
- The men were initially arrested under the Explosives Act and held under the Terrorism Act, allowing up to 14 days detention without charge.
- The U.K. has seen increased activity from groups linked to Iran, targeting various communities and infrastructure.
- President Donald Trump praised the arrests and cooperation between U.S. and British authorities.
- Security officials warned that tensions with Iran and other hostile states could lead to more threats on U.K. soil.
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