Five arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges in UK near base used to strike Iran - Al Jazeera
Five UK nationals were arrested near RAF Fairford, an airbase used by the US, on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related offenses. Authorities evacuated nearby households and launched a counter-terrorism investigation following reports of suspicious vehicles.
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened security concerns regarding military infrastructure and potential foreign-linked threats in the UK.
Police say they have arrested several UK nationals on suspicion of explosives-related offences, and bomb disposal experts are examining vehicles.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Jump to Previous Slide Jump to Next Slide Emergency vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire [Toby Shepheard/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 | Updated: 19 hours ago Updated: 19 hours ago Police in the United Kingdom have arrested five men near an airbase used by the United States to strike Iran on suspicion of explosive and “terrorism” offences.
In a statement on Monday, British counter-terror police said the five are all UK nationals who are based in London and are aged between 23 and 25. They have all been detained since Sunday on suspicion of offences including “preparation of a terrorist act” under UK anti-terrorism laws.
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