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UK investigates if arrests near US-run base prevented Iran-linked attack

British police are holding five men and investigating suspected explosives found near RAF Fairford, a US-operated air force base in England. The arrests occurred early Sunday after three vans were observed near the base.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-28 · 11:18 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
UK investigates if arrests near US-run base prevented Iran-linked attack
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British police are holding five men and investigating suspected explosives found near RAF Fairford, a US-operated air force base in England. The arrests occurred early Sunday after three vans were observed near the base. Counterterror detectives are examining whether these arrests prevented an attempted attack potentially linked to Iran. The base has been utilized by American bombers during conflicts in the Middle East. Investigators have not yet determined if the incident is state-backed.

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Investigators have not concluded whether the incident is state-backed.

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RAF Fairford has been used by American bombers during decades of conflict in the Middle East.

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Suspected explosives were found near RAF Fairford.

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British police detained five men near a US-operated air force base in England.

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Counterterror detectives are investigating if the arrests foiled an attack linked to Iran.

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