# Iran under scrutiny after plot foiled near UK base used by US military

https://mins.news/en/item/77536

- Fox News, 2026-09-28 18:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-under-scrutiny-after-plot-foiled-near-uk-base-used-us-military

> UK authorities arrested five British nationals near RAF Fairford, alleging they were preparing to bomb the U.S.-used military base with explosives. Investigators consider an Iranian-linked motive most likely, while also examining possible Russian sabotage or an Islamist plot; the investigation remains ongoing.

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