US Air Base in the UK

British police have arrested five men near a UK air base that has been used by the United States in its military campaign against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests close to a strategically important installation have raised fresh concerns about security at UK sites linked to the conflict, though authorities have not yet detailed the suspected plot or the men's identities.

British police have arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near a UK air base used by the U.S. Air Force for strikes on Iran. Homes nearby were evacuated while authorities investigated the suspected plot. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around US military sites in Britain following American strikes on Iranian facilities.

UK authorities say they thwarted a suspected terror attack near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces in Gloucestershire. The Telegraph reports an alleged Iranian link to the bomb plot, suggesting a connection between the suspects and Iran. Details about arrests and the suspected target remain limited as the investigation continues.