"Surprised": Trump After UK Releases Airbase Incident Terror Suspects On Bail
Five men previously arrested near a UK airbase have been released on bail, a decision that drew criticism from US President Donald Trump. British authorities continue to investigate the incident, which involved suspicious vehicles near a base used for US strikes on Iran.
Why it matters
The public disagreement between US and UK leadership regarding the handling of terror suspects underscores tensions in international security cooperation.
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as Washington asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot.US President Donald Trump, speaking in Washington, said he was "surprised that they released them", adding that "I wouldn't have done that".The release of the five -- all London-based Britons in their mid-20s -- came as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced an emergency meeting of top officials to ensure they have "the full picture".Earlier, Iran had denied involvement in any plot to target the Royal Air Force (RAF)…
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