RAF Fairford: Five men arrested in suspected terror plot FAST-MOVING

RAF Fairford terror plot Gloucestershire Counter Terrorism Policing explosives investigation

Five British men in their 20s, residing in London, have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives-related offenses near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The arrests occurred early Sunday morning following reports of three suspicious white vans near the military airfield, which is also used by the United States Air Force.

The incident triggered a large-scale emergency response, including the deployment of bomb disposal teams and the evacuation of approximately 85 households in the nearby village of Welford. Counter Terrorism Policing is currently investigating multiple lines of inquiry to determine the suspects' motives. Authorities are exploring whether the plot may be linked to Iran, Russia, or non-state militant groups.

The Iranian Embassy in London has categorically rejected and condemned any involvement by Iran, describing the allegations as baseless speculation intended to fuel Iranophobia. Meanwhile, the US Embassy in London has issued a security alert for American citizens in the UK, advising caution near US-associated facilities. The suspects have been released on police bail subject to stringent conditions as the investigation continues.

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Counter Terrorism Policing · Donald Trump · Iranian Embassy in London · Laurence Taylor · Ministry of Defence · RAF Fairford · US Air Force · United States Air Force · Vicki Evans · Wes Streeting

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[● 3 SOURCES] Five British men aged 23 to 25 from London were arrested. abc11.com · abc7news.com · www.today.com
[● 10 SOURCES] At least 85 homes were evacuated during the police response. abc11.com · abc7news.com · cedarnews.net · www.adnkronos.com · abc13.com · +4 more
[● 18 SOURCES] The arrests were made on suspicion of explosives offenses and preparation of a terrorist act. abc11.com · abc7news.com · www.today.com · cedarnews.net · lomazoma.com · +9 more
[● 18 SOURCES] The suspects were detained with three vans near RAF Fairford. abc11.com · abc7news.com · cedarnews.net · lomazoma.com · www.adnkronos.com · +9 more
[● 5 SOURCES] British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting stated the investigation is well underway. abc11.com · abc7news.com · abc13.com · abc7chicago.com
[● 19 SOURCES] Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses and preparing a terrorist act. abc11.com · abc7news.com · www.today.com · axadletimes.com · cedarnews.net · +13 more
[● 26 SOURCES] The five arrested men are British nationals aged between 23 and 25 from London. abc11.com · abc7news.com · www.today.com · www.adnkronos.com · www.ieidiseis.gr · +17 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The suspects were detained in possession of three vans near RAF Fairford. abc11.com · abc7news.com · abc13.com · abc7chicago.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The five suspects are UK nationals from London, aged in their early to mid-20s. www.adnkronos.com · tribuneonlineng.com
[● 26 SOURCES] The incident involved three large white vans traveling towards the military airfield in Gloucestershire. www.adnkronos.com · tribuneonlineng.com · abc11.com · abc7news.com · cedarnews.net · +17 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The US military is working with British authorities to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of personnel and the local community. www.adnkronos.com · mantovauno.it
[● 13 SOURCES] Investigators are considering motives potentially linked to Iran, Russia, or Islamist groups. tribuneonlineng.com · www.cnn.gr · www.adnkronos.com · www.newsbomb.gr · axadletimes.com · +6 more