5 British Nationals Arrested Near US Air Base in Suspected Terror Plot

Five British men arrested near a US air base in England over suspected terrorist act. Authorities investigate links to Iran and Russia.

Editorial Desk

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Fairford, England — Five British men have been arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist act near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, according to authorities.

The suspects, all from London and in their 20s, were detained after three vans were spotted near RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned base that has been used by American bombers during conflicts in the Middle East. Police are investigating whether the incident is linked to Iran, Russia, or non-state-backed militant groups.

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The arrests come amid heightened tensions over threats from hostile states, with British intelligence services citing increased activity by Iran and Russia on British soil. The U.S. Air Force said its personnel at RAF Fairford remain vigilant, though details about specific security measures are not being disclosed.

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