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- 1Counter-terror police probe Iran link to RAF base bomb plotโผCounter-terror police investigate Iran link to suspected RAF base bomb plot
Counter-terrorism officers are investigating an alleged plot to bomb an RAF base in the UK, with lines of inquiry pointing towards a possible link to Iran. The suspected plan, which police describe as a bomb plot against a military airfield, has prompted a counter-terror investigation into those involved and any Iranian connection. No charges or further details have been confirmed at this stage.
- 2Counter-terror police probe Iran link over RAF bomb plotโผCounter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US
Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected bomb plot at a RAF base in the UK that is also used by US forces, reportedly examining a possible Iranian connection. The story was reported by The Guardian and concerns security at a strategically important military site. Further details about arrests, suspects or the specific base have not yet been made public.
- 3Five men arrested in counter-terror probe near RAF FairfordโFive men arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford | BBC News
Counter-terrorism police have arrested five men as part of an investigation into a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The arrests were confirmed by BBC News, which reported that counter-terror officers are leading the inquiry. Few further details have been released about the nature of the incident or the suspects, and authorities have not said what connection, if any, the men have to the airbase.
- 4Five men arrested near RAF Fairford to be released on bailโFive men arrested near RAF Fairford to be released on bail, head of UK counter-terror police says
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are to be released on bail, according to the head of UK counter-terrorism policing. The men were detained close to the RAF base, and police have not confirmed the full details of the investigation or the charges they may face. The release on bail indicates the inquiry remains active while further inquiries are carried out.
- 5Counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF baseโCounter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say | BBC News
Counter-terror police are leading an investigation into what officials describe as a major incident near an RAF base in the UK. The involvement of counter-terrorism units indicates authorities are treating the nature of the incident as potentially serious, though officials have not yet released full details about what happened, whether anyone was injured, or whether any arrests have been made.
- 6UK Counter-Terror Police Question Five Men Held at US AirbaseโผUK counter-terror police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran
UK counter-terror police are questioning five men detained after an incident at a British airbase used by US forces. The base was reportedly used in American strikes on Iran, drawing attention to its role in the operation. Authorities have not disclosed the men's identities or the full circumstances of their arrest, and questions remain about possible motives and security at the site.
- 7British police arrest five men over suspected terror plotโBritish police arrest 5 men accused of plotting a terror attack
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack. The arrests, announced by UK law enforcement, form part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation. Details about the suspected targets, the men's identities or the locations of the arrests have not yet been made public, and authorities have not said whether any charges have been filed.
- 8Five men arrested at RAF Fairford all from LondonโFive men arrested at RAF Fairford are all UK nationals from London, say police https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/
Police say five men arrested at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are all UK nationals from London. The arrests were carried out by counter-terrorism police, and details about the alleged motive or any charges have not been disclosed. The base has previously been the site of protests and security incidents, and the case has drawn attention to security around military airfields.
- 9Police probe suspected Iran link to RAF Fairford bomb plotโRAF Fairford live updates: police investigate Iran link to suspected bomb plot https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/
Counter-terror police are investigating a suspected bomb plot connected to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with officers examining a possible Iranian link. The Guardian is running live updates as the investigation develops, and the case is drawing attention given the airbase's role in UK-US military operations and rising tensions involving Iran.
- 10Counter-terrorism police probe possible Iran link to RAF Fairford plotโผCounter-terrorism police investigating if RAF Fairford plot is linked to Iran | ITV News
Counter-terrorism police are investigating an alleged plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and are examining whether it is linked to Iran, according to ITV News. The airbase, used by US forces, is at the centre of the inquiry, and officers are working to establish any Iranian connection. Details about suspects or a possible motive have not yet been made public.
- 11Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Terror Offencesโ๐ UPDATE Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Suspicion of Terror Preparation Residents of a village situated less than a
Police arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. Residents of a village less than a mile from the base were ordered to evacuate on Sunday while officers questioned the suspects. The arrests prompted a major security operation around the airbase, with residents reporting a heavy police presence.
- 12UK Police Robot Fires At Vans Near US Airbase In 'Terror' ActโVideo: UK Police Robot Fires At Vans Near Airbase Used By US In 'Terror' Act
British police used a robot to fire at vans near an airbase used by US forces, in what authorities are treating as a terror-related incident. The incident, captured on video, has drawn attention to both the security response at the base and the use of armed robots by police in counter-terrorism operations.