A suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford was disrupted after a local farmer alerted authorities about a group of masked men. The farmer's call to emergency services led to the arrest of five individuals, initially detained for explosives offenses. The incident raises concerns about security measures around the base, especially given its strategic use by the US military.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating potential links to Iran, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps previously warned that bases supporting US operations could be targeted. The investigation is ongoing, with local residents evacuated during the operation.