The Papers: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10'
Summary
Police arrested five men near RAF Fairford in the UK after they found explosives in three vans. The arrests followed a call from a local woman who spotted suspicious activity, and officials are investigating possible links to Iran. The base is now on high alert.Key Facts
- Five men were arrested for terror and explosive offenses near RAF Fairford.
- Three vans containing explosive devices were found and examined by bomb disposal teams.
- The incident happened after Iran threatened to attack RAF Fairford, which has been used by US forces to strike Iran.
- A local woman reported seeing people in balaclavas near the base, leading to a police call that helped stop the plot.
- Police say the arrests were not planned or based on prior intelligence; the intervention came after the emergency call.
- RAF Fairford and RAF Lakenheath, both hosting US troops, have raised their threat levels.
- About 85 families near the base were evacuated as a safety measure.
- US President Donald Trump said the suspects intended to cause "big damage" to the base where US forces operate.
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