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UK arrests 5 men suspected of preparing terrorist act near US airbase

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Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in England are suspected of preparing a terrorist act, according to UK police. The incident occurred near a US military airbase used for attacks on Iran, raising concerns about security.

The men, all British nationals aged 23-25, were arrested after a tip-off about three suspicious vehicles heading to the base. A farmer alerted police after seeing hooded men running into fields, leading to a 400-meter cordon and evacuation of 85 homes.

British officials have raised the terrorism threat level to severe, citing ongoing Iranian threats. The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance against potential attacks, with both UK and US authorities monitoring the situation.

Iran has denied involvement, calling the claims 'fabricated speculations' and rejecting any suggestion of its role in the alleged plot.

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  1. daily-maverick — UK counter-terror police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran ·
  2. aljazeera — Police probe ‘terror’ incident near RAF base used in Iran war: What we know ·
  3. le-monde — UK police say 5 arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist act' ·

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