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Terror suspects wanted to do big damage to air base used by US, Trump says
What happened
British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offenses near RAF Fairford, an air base that hosts US Air Force personnel, after receiving a tip about three suspicious vans. The men were arrested by armed officers and are being held in custody. Police believe the incident is contained and have established a 400-meter cordon around the base.
Why it matters
The incident has raised concerns for local residents and is being closely monitored by the British government, which has given authorization for the US to use bombers based at Fairford to strike Iranian missile sites.
Key facts
- Arrested men are suspected of explosive and terrorism offenses
- RAF Fairford hosts US Air Force personnel
- Police are investigating the incident with British and US authorities
- A 400-meter cordon is in place around the base
Official statement
“We are in the early stages of an investigation, and five men remain in custody,”
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