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LONDON — The U.S. has withdrawn its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran, as police investigate whether a suspected terror plot at the base is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…
The U.S. has pulled its bombers from a U.K.-run military air base in England that previously targeted Iran, following a suspected terror plot investigation. Five men were apprehended early on September 27 for suspected explosives and terrorism offenses, after three vans displaying suspicious activity were observed heading towards RAF Fairford. This U.K.-owned base has been utilized by American bombers throughout numerous conflicts in the Middle East, including the current war against Iran.
Adding to the complexity, a sixth suspect, a British-Iranian dual national, was apprehended several days later. All five initially detained have since been released on bail. Initially, police revealed that the vans did not contain any explosives, which has created uncertainty regarding the nature of the event at the air base.
British authorities have connected the incident to Tehran, while Iran has vehemently denied involvement. Currently, there is a mix of known and unknown facts about the security incident.
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