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The five British nationals were detained after a massive security operation near a base the U.S. uses to facilitate strikes on Iran.
Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed. They are investigating a possible link to Iran, Russia or non-state militant groups.
Police say alleged offences could have been committed ‘knowingly or unknowingly’ on behalf of a foreign state