U.S. Air Force

British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. The arrests, reported by the Wall Street Journal, come amid heightened security concerns around American military installations in Britain. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

UK authorities have reportedly thwarted a suspected terror attack near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US Air Force in Gloucestershire. The Telegraph reports a possible 'Iran link' to the alleged bomb plot, suggesting a connection between the suspects and Iran. Details remain limited as the investigation continues, and officials have not confirmed the reported Iranian connection.

British police have arrested five men near a UK air base that was used by the United States in its military campaign against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests raise security concerns around British bases supporting U.S. operations, and come at a time of heightened tension over the Iran conflict.

British police have arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near a U.K. air base used by the U.S. Air Force, which has reportedly been used for strikes on Iran. Homes nearby were evacuated while authorities investigated, and officials say a suspected attack was thwarted.