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U.K. police arrest 5 near airbase used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
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- Sep 27, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC
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Police say five U.K. nationals who were arrested near RAF Fairford air base in England, which is used by U.S. forces, have been released on bail.
The five British nationals were detained after a massive security operation near a base the U.S. uses to facilitate strikes on Iran.
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.