U.K. police arrest five for preparing ‘terrorist act’ as incident near air base probed
Residents in the village of close to Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire advised to evacuate
On Sunday, British police conducted a major incident near RAF Fairford, arresting five men on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. Counter terrorism detectives received a tip-off about three suspicious vans heading towards the US air base, which has been used to strike Iran. The five men were arrested by armed officers and held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
A 400-metre cordon was placed around the base, and residents were evacuated, with armed officers patrolling the area. The British government informed Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the incident, as the US has authorized its bombers based at Fairford to strike Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. Britain had previously authorized the use of its military air base to protect against any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned against allowing US bombers to launch attacks from the base, stating that any base used for such attacks would be a legitimate target.
The incident involved the evacuation of 85 homes in a nearby village, and the British military air base experienced increased security measures. US Air Force officials declined to discuss specific force protection measures but stated that they remain vigilant and will take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and security of their personnel.
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