UK police arrested several men amid a security alert at the US-used Fairford airbase near Whelford, leading to evacuations and the deployment of bomb disposal teams. The incident has been contained, with no further details released.
Authorities confirmed the arrests were made on suspicion of explosives offences, with army bomb disposal experts examining vehicles in the area. The incident occurred near the Fairford airbase, which is used by the US military for operations against Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK government has authorized the use of the Fairford airbase for US military strikes on Iranian targets, despite warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The incident follows heightened tensions in Northern Ireland and recent concerns about potential threats from Russia.
A spokesperson for the US Air Force declined to comment on specific security measures, emphasizing the continued vigilance of both US and British forces to ensure the safety of personnel and civilians at the base.