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RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio
bbc.com • • general
Key Points:
- Senator Marco Rubio highlighted concerns about threats from Iran and its proxies following suspicious activity near a UK RAF base used by US forces for strikes against Iran.
- A major incident was declared after suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Gloucestershire RAF base, prompting counter-terrorism investigations considering foreign state involvement.
- Five men from London, aged 23 to 25, are under investigation and released on strict conditions related to the incident, while local residents were advised to stay indoors and some evacuated.
- US President Donald Trump criticized the decision to release the suspects on bail, expressing surprise and disagreement with the move.
- The incident has raised tensions amid recent US military operations from the base, with further developments expected as investigations continue.
