Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base used by U.S. forces
The British government gave authorization to the U.S. to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites.
UK authorities have declared a major security incident at RAF Fairford, a US military airbase, after explosives were discovered nearby. Around 30 emergency vehicles, including police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, have been deployed in the village of Fairford, close to the base. Gloucestershire police stated that several men had been arrested in connection with the operation and that the army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team was examining vehicles.
Evacuations of nearby residents are underway under the Explosives Act. The US military at the base has been placed on the highest level of alert, with the 501st Combat Support Wing and other UK-based Wings ensuring the safety of their personnel. US officials declined to discuss specific force protection measures but emphasized that they remain vigilant.
Britain's armed forces have been on high alert following Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warning the UK not to allow American bombers to fly from Fairford. The government has also briefed critical infrastructure providers on the threat posed by Russia, with concerns over potential sabotage and cyber attacks.
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