# Five arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges near UK base used to strike Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/76426

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-28 01:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-BM5hma_Io

> Five men have been arrested near a military air base in the UK on suspicion of preparing a “terrorist act” and committing explosive offences. RAF Fairford has long hosted US and NATO forces and has been used by the US in its war on Iran since March.

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