UK police say 5 men arrested near a U.S.-run air base will be released on bail
Summary
Five men were arrested near a U.S.-operated air base in England under counterterrorism laws and will be released on bail but remain under investigation. Authorities are checking if the arrests relate to a planned attack and possible links to Iran, Russia, or other militant groups.Key Facts
- The men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K. base used by American bombers.
- Suspicious vans and suspected explosives near the base triggered the arrests.
- All five men are British nationals in their 20s from London.
- They were initially held on explosives offenses, later also for preparing terrorism.
- Residents from 85 homes nearby were evacuated for safety.
- Investigations continue into possible foreign involvement, including Iran and Russia.
- Iran denied any role and condemned the accusations.
- The arrests happened amid increased warnings of hostile activities by foreign agents in the U.K.
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