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Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed. They are investigating a possible link to Iran, Russia or non-state militant groups.
The five British nationals were detained after a massive security operation near a base the U.S. uses to facilitate strikes on Iran.
The five suspects, who haven't been named, were initially held over suspected explosives offenses and later also arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Police said the men are all Bri...