Five men were arrested in Whelford near RAF Fairford in southwestern England on suspicion of explosives offences after three suspicious vehicles were reported heading toward the base. Police established a 400-metre safety perimeter around the vehicles and advised residents of…

GGuardian News2026-09-28 03:53

Five men have been arrested near a British airbase used by US bombers involved in strikes against Iran. Donald Trump says they planned to cause “big damage,” but British authorities have not confirmed the target, motive or whether an attack was actually possible. Former CIA analyst Gail Helt assesses the seriousness of the threat.

DDW News2026-09-28 03:00

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.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-28 01:02

A suspected terror attack was thwarted near a U.S. air base in the U.K. Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while a powerful storm caused major flooding and power outages across the Northeast.

NNBC News2026-09-27 23:31

British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford over alleged terrorism offences after three suspicious vehicles were reported travelling toward the air base early Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump praised authorities for stopping what he described as a planned attack.

GGlobal News2026-09-27 23:16

British police arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses Sunday and evacuated homes near an air base used by the U.S. Air Force to facilitate strikes on Iran.

NNBC News2026-09-27 23:12

Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosive offences after three suspicious vehicles were reported near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. A major incident was declared and dozens of nearby homes evacuated. Counter-terror police are investigating, with an Iran link being examined.

BBBC News2026-09-27 22:54

Five suspects were arrested near an airbase in southwest England that is used for US operations in Iran. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly discussed the investigation into the alleged terror plot.

FFox News2026-09-27 22:30

Following an incident at RAF Fairford, the US military says it is “working closely” with the UK.

BBBC News2026-09-27 22:24

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reacted to an investigation into an alleged terror plot after five suspects were arrested near a US airbase in the United Kingdom.

FFox News2026-09-27 20:30

Britain has taken five men into custody amid allegations involving the Explosives Act and plans for a terrorist act. Their detention came after a major security incident at RAF Fairford.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-27 19:51

Police arrested five men near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Officers said three suspicious vans appeared to be heading toward the U.S.-used airbase before armed police made the arrests.

CCBC News2026-09-27 18:56

Five men are in custody on suspicion of attempting to prepare an act of terrorism near an American air force base.

AABC News2026-09-27 17:44

US President Donald Trump praised those involved in arresting five men near a UK air base used by the United States during its war against Iran. The men are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-27 17:01

In Britain, five men were taken into custody near RAF Fairford as officers examined possible Explosives Act violations. The action followed reports of vehicles considered suspicious around the American base.

RReuters2026-09-27 16:55

Five suspects were arrested in the UK on suspicion of planning a terror attack. President Donald Trump says they had been under surveillance, as Fox News reports the latest developments.

FFox News2026-09-27 15:51

Five men remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers investigated a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Police said about 85 homes were evacuated. The men were first held over suspected Explosives Act offences and later arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

BBBC News2026-09-27 15:45

British police said five men arrested overnight near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Officers had received a call about three suspicious vehicles apparently heading toward the base.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-27 15:38

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in southwest England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Police initially detained them over suspected explosives offences after a report of three suspicious vehicles apparently heading toward the air base. Counterterrorism officers are leading the inquiry, while army bomb-disposal specialists examine the vehicles and about 85 households have been advised to evacuate.

DDW News2026-09-27 15:34

Police evacuated homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire while army bomb disposal experts inspected several vehicles. Authorities called it a major incident; five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act. RAF Fairford is also being used by the US for strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-27 14:55

British police arrested several suspects on explosives offenses following what they described as a “major incident” near RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by the United States.

RReuters2026-09-27 14:44

Five men have been arrested near a U.K. airbase hosting U.S. forces on suspicion of preparing a terror attack, Fox News reports.

FFox News2026-09-27 14:00

Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a “major incident” near a UK air base. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act.

Eeuronews2026-09-27 13:55

Homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire were evacuated while army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles. Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act. US Air Force personnel at RAF Fairford were told to remain vigilant.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-27 13:49