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UK police arrest five near RAF Fairford over suspected terror plot targeting US air base

British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford, a US-used air base that has launched strikes on Iran. The arrests followed a tip-off about three vans heading to the airfield. The incident signals a potential terrorist threat to a key US military asset in the UK, though details on the plot's sophistication remain unclear.

Daily Maverickabout 10 hours agoGB, US, IRengCredibility 23%View source

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Mosaic Score7.2

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.2

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#terrorism #military base #arrest #explosives #united kingdom #united states

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activeConflictDefense8h ago

RAF Fairford Security Incident: Five Arrested on Explosives/Terrorism Suspicion

Five individuals have been arrested near RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, UK, on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses. The incident prompted evacuations and a major police response, with counter-terrorism police leading the investigation. While the immediate threat appears contained, the nature of the specific plot and its direct link to the base's operations, particularly US strikes on Iran, remain under investigation.

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activeGeopoliticsEnergy6m ago