Five arrested near UK air base used for US strikes on Iran
London: UK police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. London's Metropolitan Police, which takes the lead on potential terrorism activities, said local police received a call at 12:45 a.m. related to the…
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned air base frequently used by the United States for strikes against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks. The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, received a call at 12:45 a.m. regarding three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the base.
The arrested suspects were initially held on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act. A bomb disposal robot was seen near the vehicles, with large black items scattered around. British security officials have warned that Iran could expand its targets in the UK if conflicts in the Middle East continue.
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