Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after police investigated a suspected terror plot linked to Iran. The arrests followed a foiled attempt to plant explosives at the US Air Force base, which is used by the US military. Authorities believe the plot involved three vans carrying materials for a car bomb targeting US troops.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning, with armed police stopping the vehicles near the base. Five individuals were detained on suspicion of terrorism and explosive offenses. The UK government issued a warning to Americans in the UK following the development.
A farmer reportedly spotted the suspects in balaclavas on her way home from a party, leading to the discovery of the plot. The case is being examined by counter-terrorism detectives to determine if Iran was involved. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns at the military base.
The plot comes two months after Iran’s involvement in similar incidents was previously reported. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspected connection.
