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Men arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.S. air base in Britain in major incident
nbcnews.com • • general
Key Points:
- British police evacuated homes near RAF Fairford and arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offenses in a major incident close to the U.S. Air Force base used for strikes on Iran.
- The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is examining vehicles, and the incident is contained, though police have not confirmed any direct link to the air base.
- Residents reported suspicious vans near the village of Whelford, leading to evacuations and heightened security measures at the base in recent days.
- The U.S. Air Force emphasized ongoing vigilance to protect personnel, while British officials, including Prime Minister Andy Burnham, are being kept informed as investigations continue.
- The incident follows prior warnings from Iran targeting bases used for operations against it, with UK officials reaffirming their commitment to national security.
