Five men arrested in UK linked to potential terrorist act at US air base near Gloucestershire. Police have evacuated homes near RAF Fairford and placed a 400-metre cordon around the base as bomb disposal units investigate suspicious vehicles. The incident is being treated as a major incident with police working to understand the circumstances.
The suspects were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act under the Explosives Act near an air base used by the US Air Force for strikes on Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. A local farmer reported seeing masked men running towards the base after driving home from a party, prompting police to investigate. Iranian-linked motives are considered the most likely, though Russian sabotage or Islamist plots are also being examined.
British authorities have heightened security measures around the base following a recent alert from Iran warning of potential threats. The US Air Force has advised personnel to remain vigilant, while police confirm the incident is now contained. The arrest follows a major security operation with police and armed forces working closely to ensure the safety of the area.
A major incident has been declared at RAF Fairford following the arrests, with police and military working together to secure the area. The incident has raised concerns among local residents and officials, with the British government emphasizing the importance of maintaining security given the recent tensions with Iran over US bomber operations from the base.