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Trump: 5 terrorism suspects in U.K. base incident were under investigation
British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by the U.S., on suspicion of terrorism. President Trump stated the men had been under investigation for intending to cause significant damage to the base. The arrests occurred after police responded to reports of suspicious vehicles near the air base. Officials established a cordon and temporarily evacuated around 85 households as a precautionary measure. The British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit examined the vehicles. RAF Fairford serves as a key U.S. Air Force bomber operating location in Europe. While the incident was not immediately linked to Tehran, Iran had previously warned that bases used for attacks on its territory would be legitimate targets. No U.S. Air Force personnel were involved in the incident. Law enforcement agencies are working closely with their UK counterparts to ensure community safety. The U.S. Air Force expressed appreciation for the swift response of local law enforcement.