
British police evacuate households near US military base in Gloucestershire after suspicious vehicles found
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Britain in July about the use of Fairford by US bombers. The base is home to US Air Force units.
British police have arrested five men near the RAF Fairford military base, which is also used by the US Air Force. They are suspected of preparing a terrorist attack, British anti-terror police said.
A spokesman said police received a call about three suspicious vehicles near the Fairford base overnight and arrested the occupants. An investigator said a cordon was set up 400 meters around the suspect vehicles while the cars were examined. As a precautionary measure, around 85 households near the air base in Gloucestershire were evacuated.
USA uses the base for Iran attacks
The emergency services are examining several vehicles in the area around the military base, which was also used by the USA during the Iran War. The British government had allowed the US military to use the base only for attacks on Iranian missile sites.
The proximity to the base fueled speculation that it could have been the target of the attack. It is home to the headquarters of the 501st Combat Support Wing and the 420th Air Base Squadron of the US Air Force.
Threat from the Revolutionary Guard
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Britain in July not to allow US bombers to leave Fairford. A spokesman for the US Air Force said they would not comment on specific protective measures. However, they are vigilant and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of US personnel.
An eyewitness told the Reuters news agency that armed police blocked access to the base's main gate. Around 30 emergency vehicles from the police, fire brigade and rescue services are stationed nearby. Video footage shows robots approaching white vans. According to police, explosives experts are also on duty.

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Five men were arrested near Britain's RAF Fairford base on suspicion of terrorism. The police are investigating the preparation of an attack and explosives violations. Residents were evacuated while bomb disposal officers examined the vehicles.

Five men were arrested near the British military base RAF Fairford, which is used by the US Air Force. They are accused of preparing a terrorist attack and violating the Explosives Act.
Five men were arrested near Britain's RAF Fairford base on suspicion of terrorism. The police are investigating preparations for the attack and explosives violations. Around 85 households in Gloucestershire had to be evacuated for safety reasons.

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