ET Intelligence (special report on the 28th) UK police said three vehicles were found driving towards an airbase used by the United States for strikes against Iran. After being intercepted, suspected explosives were found in the vehicles, and five men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism. Police are investigating whether the Iranian government was involved.
On Sunday (27th), police received a public report that three suspicious vehicles were heading towards RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. Police subsequently cordoned off the area, and the army's explosive ordnance disposal unit arrived to inspect the vehicles. Dozens of nearby homes were also evacuated.
Sources said police believe this was a serious attempted attack, only thwarted shortly before implementation, and are investigating the motives behind the incident.
RAF Fairford is a key takeoff location for US strikes against Iran. US President Trump said the suspects intended to "cause significant damage" to the facility, and praised British authorities for successfully preventing the incident. (rc)
On Sunday (27th), police received a public report that three suspicious vehicles were heading towards RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. Police subsequently cordoned off the area, and the army's explosive ordnance disposal unit arrived to inspect the vehicles. Dozens of nearby homes were also evacuated.
Sources said police believe this was a serious attempted attack, only thwarted shortly before implementation, and are investigating the motives behind the incident.
RAF Fairford is a key takeoff location for US strikes against Iran. US President Trump said the suspects intended to "cause significant damage" to the facility, and praised British authorities for successfully preventing the incident. (rc)