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Five arrested near UK air base used by U.S. bombers in Iran war
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- Sep 27, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC
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The incident triggered a massive response, with homes evacuated and bomb disposal teams searching three vans close to the base.
Police evacuated about 85 households and cordoned off the area as bomb disposal experts examined three vehicles.
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near a British air base used by U.S. bombers, according to officials and local media. About 85 households have been advised to evacuate while military specialists examine three vehicles. Police received a call at about 12:45 a.m. on Sunday about…