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UK police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near a US military air base used to launch attacks on Iran.
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U.K. police say five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near an air base the U.S. military has been using to launch attacks on Iran.
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UK authorities will charge the suspects under terrorism legislation.
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The US military will review security protocols at the referenced air base.
Likely · Within weeks

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