Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

US State Secretary Marco Rubio stated that foreign actors were involved in an incident at RAF Fairford in England involving five men arrested on suspected explosives and terrorism charges. British police declared a major incident at the airbase and held a national emergency meeting after the arrests, but released the suspects on bail on Monday while still investigating.

Police say the men traveled in three large white vans, though the vans did not contain viable explosives. Rubio emphasized that the situation was serious and that foreign actors were involved, though he did not provide specific details or evidence. US President Donald Trump suggested the incident might be connected to Iran, which the US has been at war with since late February. Iran has denied any involvement in the incident or attacks in Britain.