UK Links Iran to Security Incident at US Air Base

U.K. officials say there are strong indications Iran was involved in a security incident at a U.S.-run air base in England.

Editorial Desk

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that there are ‘strong indications’ that Iran played a role in an incident involving five men arrested near a U.S.-run air base in England.

The incident occurred late at night when five British men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror. They were later released on bail. Police found gasoline in the vans but no explosives.

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Burnham said the U.K. is working closely with U.S. officials to investigate the matter, which he described as a complex and serious police inquiry. The base, used by American bombers during conflicts in the Middle East, remains under scrutiny.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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