Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK base used by US bombers during the Iran war, have been released on bail. The case is still live, the questions are still open, and counterterror officers are working through several possible motives.
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have been released on police bail while a counterterrorism investigation continues. Police say the men are British nationals from London, aged between 23 and 25. They were detained after three vans were reported near the base, which has been used by US aircraft during operations connected to the war in Iran. AP reported that they remain under investigation and face strict bail conditions.
The arrests prompted the evacuation of roughly 85 homes in nearby Whelford. Bomb-disposal teams examined the vans, and residents have since been allowed back home. A cordon remains around the vehicles. Material found at the scene is understood not to have been viable explosives, although police have not closed the case. The Irish News reported that the scene is still being examined.
There is no confirmed Iranian link. Counterterrorism officers say they are keeping an open mind, including over the possibility that individuals may have acted for a foreign state, knowingly or otherwise. Russia and non-state groups are also part of the inquiry. Investigators told AP they are following multiple lines of inquiry.
Iran's embassy in London has firmly rejected claims of involvement, calling the speculation unfounded. The reaction came as the UK government convened a COBRA emergency meeting and the US weighed in. President Donald Trump said he was surprised the suspects had been granted bail. ABC News reported that UK officials maintain the investigation remains active.
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