What to know about suspected bomb plot against UK air base used by US in Iran war
LONDON — The U.S. has withdrawn its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran, as police investigate whether a suspected terror plot at the base is linked to Iran. Five men were detained shortly after midnight on Sept. 27 on suspected explosives and terrorism offenses after three suspicious vans were spotted traveling toward RAF Fairford. The U.K.-owned base…
On September 27, police in England detained five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military base. The men were apprehended after three suspicious vans were spotted traveling towards the base. The base, owned by the UK, has been utilized by American bombers during numerous conflicts in the Middle East, including the current war with Iran.
A sixth suspect, a British-Iranian dual national, was arrested several days later. However, police found no explosives in the vans, leading to confusion about the nature of the security alert. British authorities have connected the incident to Tehran, while Iran has denied any involvement. All the arrested men have been released on bail, leaving many questions unanswered about the events at the air base.
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