Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Summary
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the British police for quickly releasing five men arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces. The men were suspected of planning an attack but no explosives were found, and some reports suggest they might have been stealing fuel instead.Key Facts
- Five British men in their mid-20s were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K. air base used by American bombers.
- The arrests happened on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act linked to ongoing conflict with Iran.
- All five men were released on bail the next day but remain under investigation with movement restrictions.
- No explosives or weapons were found in the vans the men drove, which contained large empty barrels.
- Some sources suggest the men may have been stealing diesel fuel, a rising crime due to increased fuel prices.
- President Trump said U.S. authorities knew a lot about the men and would not have released them.
- Rubio suggested a foreign government might be involved but did not give details.
- British police said the release on bail was a normal tactic to gather more information and monitor contacts.
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