Britain cites indications that Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that the U.K. has "strong indications" that Iran may have been involved in an incident where five men were arrested near a U.S.-run air base in England. The arrests occurred late at night, with five British men in their 20s being apprehended on suspicion of explosives offenses and plotting an act of terror.
They were subsequently released on bail the following day, with police finding gasoline in the vans but no explosives. Burnham, speaking to British broadcasters, revealed that both British and American officials are conducting a "complex and serious" investigation into the circumstances surrounding the men and the three vans near the perimeter of RAF Fairford.
However, he did not provide further details about the suspects' intentions or the alleged Iranian involvement, promising to offer more information in due course.
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