Five men arrested near a US air base in Gloucestershire are suspected of preparing a terrorist act, according to British police. The incident occurred near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US for strikes on Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
The arrests followed a tip-off about three suspicious vehicles heading toward the base. Police say the men were under investigation by both UK and US authorities. A 400-meter cordon was set up around the base, with 85 homes in a nearby village evacuated.
British officials say the incident is now contained, though an Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely. The UK and US are working closely to understand the circumstances. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been updated on the situation.
A local farmer reported seeing suspicious individuals near the base, prompting police to act. The incident has raised concerns about security at US military bases in the UK, with increased security measures implemented at other bases.