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Then-Prime Minister Shkair had approved the use of British bases by the US military to take defensive actions against Iranian missile sites. RAF Fairford is an important base for US-UK military cooperation.
British counter-terrorism police said today that they had arrested five men on suspicion of "preparing for a terrorist act" near a base used by the US Air Force and were investigating the "major" incident.
Agence France-Presse reported that London's Metropolitan Police Service said armed officers arrested the group early in the morning after receiving reports that three "suspicious vehicles appeared to be heading towards the air base."
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US President Trump told reporters that the men had intended to "cause massive damage" at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, southwest England.
"We have been following them for a long time, and finally we caught them," he said. He emphasized that the United States and Britain have been cooperating on this incident.
A local resident said that local people knew that the base was on lockdown due to "terrorist threats." About 85 households in the nearby village of Whelford were advised to evacuate, and the military dispatched explosive ordnance disposal experts to inspect three large white vans parked on a country road.
Metropolitan Police said: "Counter-terrorism police can now confirm they are leading an investigation into an incident that occurred overnight near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire."
Aerial footage broadcast on television showed explosives disposal robots moving around vans, with the rear doors of two of them open. A 400-meter blockade was set up at the site, and police officers with guns could be seen guarding the entrance to the base. Police believe the incident is "under control."
In March, then Prime Minister Keir Starmer approved the use of two British bases, including Fairford, by the US military to take "defensive" actions against Iranian missile sites.
A government spokesman pointed out that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is keeping abreast of developments.
Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said he had contacted US War Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress that the UK was "working closely with our American friends".
When asked whether Iran was involved, he said that "any speculation is irresponsible" at the moment. (Compiled by: He Hongru) 1150928
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The arrested suspects will be formally prosecuted and judicially tried.
Very likely · Within weeks
The United States and Britain will further strengthen security measures at the base
Likely · Within days

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