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Police ‘investigate Iran link’ to suspected bomb plot at UK air base used by U.S.

  • On Sunday, September 27, Gloucestershire Constabulary arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a United States Air Force base in Whelford, Gloucestershire, after armed police responded to reports of suspicious vehicles.
  • A resident called 999 after spotting a "large group of hooded and 'balaclava'd' men" blocking the road while driving home, prompting authorities to declare a major incident and evacuate around 85 households.
  • Counter-Terrorism officers are investigating whether the plot has any connection to Iran, with explosive ordnance disposal teams examining several vehicles parked "within metres of houses" near the base perimeter.
  • Defence Secretary Wes Streeting expressed gratitude to the resident on Monday but cautioned she holds only "a partial picture" of the security operation and its full scope.
  • President Donald Trump praised British security services for their "extraordinary work" in containing the threat, while counter-terrorism investigations remain ongoing to determine the full scope of the alleged plot.
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A group of terrorist suspects was arrested near the US military airfield RAF Fairford. US President Trump is confusing with his statements.

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Tipster in RAF Fairford plot had 'partial picture,' British minister says amid probe

A police cordon remained in place on Monday near a major air base hosting U.S. forces in the southwest of England, where British police arrested five men early on Sunday.

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British anti-terrorist police are trying to determine if Tehran is behind a plan of a foiled attack near an airbase used by the US Army. Five people have been arrested.

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The British Defense Minister Wes Streeting called for prudence with respect to the reconstructions of the alleged explosive attack of yesterday. The British Defense Minister, Wes Streeting, called for caution with regard to the alleged failure of the explosive attack of yesterday.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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