Men arrested under Explosives Act as villagers evacuated near RAF Fairford
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- Channel News Asiaseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forcesUK counter-terrorism police probe incident near air base - The Guardian Worldseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Counter-terrorism police investigate ‘major incident’ near RAF FairfordFive arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford - Al Jazeera Englishseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by USFive arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges in UK near base used to strike Iran - Politico Europeseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Men arrested for explosive offenses at UK airbase used for US strikes on IranFive men arrested on terrorism offenses near UK airbase used for US strikes on Iran - Bloomberg Politicsseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
UK Police Evacuate Area Near US Air Base at RAF Fairford, Make Arrests5 Men Arrested Near UK’s RAF Fairford Base Used for Iran Strikes - ABC News (Australia)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
UK police declare major incident at air base used by USUK police arrest five over alleged attack attempt on air base used by US - Novinky (Czechia)seen 27 Sept, 18:22description edited
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U britské letecké základny RAF Fairford, která dlouhodobě hostí americké letectvo, byl v neděli oznámen významný bezpečnostní incident a policie zadržela skupinu mužů. V přilehlé vesnici Whelford proběhla evakuace a specializovaný tým pro likvidaci výbušnin tam prohledává několik aut.U britské letecké základny RAF Fairford, která dlouhodobě hostí americké letectvo, byl v neděli oznámen významný bezpečnostní incident a policie zadržela pět mužů. V přilehlé vesnici Whelford proběhla evakuace a specializovaný tým pro likvidaci výbušnin posléze prohledal auta zadržených mužů.
- France Info (France)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Un "incident majeur" a eu lieu près d'une base militaire utilisée par l'armée américaine au Royaume-Uni, annonce la policeCinq personnes arrêtées en Angleterre après un "incident majeur" près d'une base militaire utilisée par l'armée américaine, la police antiterroriste saisie - Le Figaro (France)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Royaume-Uni : l’antiterrorisme chargé de l’enquête après plusieurs arrestations liées à des explosifs près d’une base militaireRoyaume-Uni : l’antiterrorisme chargé de l’enquête après cinq arrestations liées à des explosifs près de la base militaire de Fairford - El Mundo (Spain)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Detenidos varios hombres por delitos con explosivos cerca de la base militar aérea británica de Fairford, utilizada por el ejército estadounidenseDetenidos cinco hombres con explosivos cerca de una base británica utilizada por el ejército estadounidense: "Querían causar grandes daños" - La Repubblica (Italy)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Gran Bretagna, allarme esplosivi vicino a base della Raf usata dagli Usa per operazioni in Iran. Indaga l’antiterrorismoGran Bretagna, 5 arresti per esplosivi vicino base Raf usata da Usa. Trump: “Volevano fare danni” - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
U anglické letecké základny se hledaly výbušniny, policie zatýkalaU letecké základny v Anglii zadrželi pět mužů, jsou podezřelí z přípravy teroristického útoku - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Sprengstoffverdacht: Festnahmen bei britischem LuftwaffenstützpunktTerrorverdacht: Britische Polizei nimmt fünf Männer bei Militärstützpunkt fest - El País (Spain)seen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
La policía británica detiene a varios sospechosos por manejar explosivos cerca de la base militar aérea de FairfordLa policía británica detiene a cinco sospechosos por manejar explosivos cerca de la base militar aérea de Fairford - NPR Newsseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
Multiple arrests on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. forces5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act - NYT Worldseen 27 Sept, 18:22headline rewritten
UK Deploys Bomb Squad Near R.A.F. Fairford, Air Base Used by US5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S. in Iran War - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 27 Sept, 18:22description edited
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Wegen Sprengstoffverdachts sind Fahrzeuge nahe des Militärstützpunkts Fairford durchsucht und Gebäude evakuiert worden. Der Stützpunkt wird von der US-Luftwaffe genutzt.Wegen Sprengstoffverdachts sind Fahrzeuge nahe dem Militärstützpunkt Fairford durchsucht und Gebäude evakuiert worden. Der Stützpunkt wird von der US-Luftwaffe genutzt.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 28 Sept, 00:25description edited
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President Donald Trump hailed as “fantastic” the arrests of five men believed to be plotting an attack on a British airbase used by the US, saying the suspects were “looking to do big damage” to the facility.UK police were investigating a potential terrorism incident after five men were arrested near an air base used in US strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump saying the suspects were “looking to do big damage” to the facility.
- ABC News (Australia)seen 28 Sept, 00:25description edited
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Five people have been arrested, UK police say, after a security scare at a British air base used by the US Air Force in south-west England since the start of the Iranian war.US President Donald Trump says the five people arrested over the alleged plot planned to do "big damage" to a British air base used by the US Air Force in south-west England.
- NYT Worldseen 28 Sept, 00:25headline rewritten
5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S. in Iran War5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford Air Base in UK - The Guardian Worldseen 28 Sept, 00:25headline rewritten
Late-night drive and a 999 call: chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF baseLate-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF base - South China Morning Postseen 28 Sept, 00:25headline rewritten
UK police arrest 5 on terrorism charges near airbase used by US in Iran warUK police arrest 5 on suspicion of terrorism near airbase used by US in Iran war - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 28 Sept, 00:25headline rewritten
Luftwaffenstützpunkt: Vorfall an Militärbasis: Fünf Männer unter TerrorverdachtVon USA genutzter Stützpunkt: Festnahmen bei britischer Militärbasis - PBS NewsHourseen 28 Sept, 00:25headline rewritten
5 men arrested near air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act5 men arrested near UK air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act - NYT Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
Possible Terror Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in UK: What We KnowPossible Terrorist Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in U.K.: What We Know - The Guardian Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
RAF Fairford live updates: Five men arrested over suspected bomb plot are UK nationals from London, say counter terror policeFive men arrested near RAF Fairford to be released on bail, police say – as it happened - El Mundo (Spain)seen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
El ministro de Defensa británico considera que sería "imprudente" por su parte especular sobre la implicación iraní en las detenciones de FairfordLibertad bajo fianza para los cinco detenidos por el incidente en Fairford - El País (Spain)seen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
El Reino Unido sospecha que la mano de Irán está detrás del intento de atentado contra una base militarLa policía británica libera bajo fianza a los cinco detenidos por el presunto intento de atentado contra una base militar - NPR Newsseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
5 men arrested over suspected attack at a U.S.-run air force base are British nationalsU.K. examines if Iran or Russia are involved in foiled attack near base used by U.S. - NYT Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
Possible Foiled Terror Attack at U.K Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Questions Over SecurityRelease of Suspects in U.K. Prompts New Questions Over Possible Terror Plot at RAF Fairford Base - South China Morning Postseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
UK investigates if arrests near US-run base prevented Iran-linked attack5 men arrested near US-run airbase released on bail as UK police investigate link to Iran - Bloomberg Politicsseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
UK Monitored Threats and Raised Security at Base Before IncidentUK Had Raised Security at Fairford Base Before Terror Incident - The Guardian Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
Five men arrested at RAF Fairford are all UK nationals from London, say policeFive UK nationals arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail - Times of Indiaseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
'Exposed' by 999 call, bomb disposal robot used: What happened near US-run base in UK'Exposed' by 999 call, 5 men in mid-twenties: What happened near US-run base in UK - localnews8.comseen 29 Sept, 22:56description edited
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CNN By Tim Lister and Nic Robertson CNN (CNN) — UK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal units are at the scene while dozens of houses nearby have been evacuated as a precaution withCNN By Tim Lister and Nic Robertson CNN (CNN) — British police on Sunday arrested five men on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers in the war against Iran. Army bomb disposal units are at the scene while dozens of houses nearby
- The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USCounter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US - Japan Timesseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Trump says men arrested in U.K. aimed to attack shared baseU.K. probes terror plot after arrests near base used in U.S. strikes on Iran - South China Morning Postseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
UK police arrest 5 on suspicion of terrorism near airbase used by US in Iran warUK arrests 5 on suspicion of terror plot near airbase used by US forces - Bloomberg Politicsseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
5 Men Arrested Near UK’s RAF Fairford Base Used for Iran StrikesUK Terrorism Police Investigate Incident Near US Air Base, Arrest Five Men - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say policeSuspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident - Bloomberg Politicsseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
UK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Airbase SceneUK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Scene - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 30 Sept, 13:58headline rewritten
Großbritannien: Festgenommener bei RAF Fairford soll selbst Notruf gewählt habenRAF Fairford: Verdächtiger rief offenbar selbst die Polizei - krmg.comseen 30 Sept, 16:02headline rewritten
UK holds 5 British terror suspects after arrests near US air base as Iran denies involvement5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there's a link to Iran - whqr.orgseen 30 Sept, 16:02URL changed
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- kvia.comseen 30 Sept, 16:02headline rewritten
Trump criticizes UK for releasing suspects in alleged terror plot targeting base used by USRubio says ‘foreign actor’ involved in alleged terror plot targeting British base used by US - aspenpublicradio.orgseen 30 Sept, 16:02URL changed
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- NPR Newsseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
U.K. examines if Iran or Russia are involved in foiled attack near base used by U.S.5 men arrested near a U.S.-run base bailed as UK police probe if there's an Iran link - South China Morning Postseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
5 men arrested near US-run airbase released on bail as UK police investigate link to Iran5 men released on bail in UK over suspected US-run airbase plot - Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
Trump Criticizes UK Move to Release Airbase Suspects Amid ProbeTrump Criticizes UK’s Release of Airbase Suspects Amid Probe - wmuk.orgseen 1 Oct, 10:17URL changed
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- Al Jazeera Englishseen 1 Oct, 16:43headline rewritten
UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denialUK says Iran may be linked to alleged RAF Fairford plot, drawing denial - South China Morning Postseen 2 Oct, 03:57headline rewritten
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol, not explosivesMystery deepens over UK airbase incident as police find petrol, not explosives - Bloomberg Politicsseen 2 Oct, 03:57description edited
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UK counter-terror police investigating an incident at an airbase used by the US to launch strikes in Iran said they found fuel but no explosives at the scene.UK counterterror police investigating an incident at an airbase used by the US to launch strikes in Iran said they found fuel, but no explosives at the scene.
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 2 Oct, 13:49description edited
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In England wurde offenbar ein Anschlag auf den von den USA genutzten Luftwaffenstützpunkt Fairford vereitelt. Fünf Verdächtige werden verhört. Was bislang bekannt istIn England wurde offenbar ein Anschlag auf den von den USA genutzten Luftwaffenstützpunkt Fairford vereitelt. Sechs Verdächtige werden verhört. Was bislang bekannt ist
- houstonpublicmedia.orgseen 2 Oct, 23:06headline rewritten
5 British suspects arrested, explosives found near U.S.-run air base. Iran denies role5 men arrested near a U.S.-run base bailed as UK police probe if there's an Iran link - South China Morning Postseen 3 Oct, 05:00headline rewritten
UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in bomb scare at US-run airbaseUK PM says ‘strong indications’ of Iran role in security incident at US-run airbase - wcsufm.orgseen 3 Oct, 07:57URL changed
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- breakingnews.ieseen 3 Oct, 23:23article removed
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Suspected terror plot at RAF base involved ‘a foreign actor’, says Marco Rubio - Bloomberg Politicsseen 4 Oct, 06:19headline rewritten
Police Arrest Dual UK-Iranian National Over Airbase PlotStreeting Says Iran Likely to Blame After Newest Base Arrest - wnyc.orgseen 4 Oct, 08:15headline rewritten
5 British suspects arrested, explosives found near U.S.-run air base. Iran denies role5 men arrested near a U.S.-run base bailed as UK police probe if there's an Iran link - al-monitor.comseen 4 Oct, 08:15URL changed
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- dailystar.co.ukseen 4 Oct, 08:15article removed
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Trump launches scathing attack on UK police over RAF Fairford suspects' release - The Guardian Worldseen 5 Oct, 08:41headline rewritten
US bombers sent home from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plotUS bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot - South China Morning Postseen 5 Oct, 08:41description edited
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The US Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a US-run military airbase in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States, according to a Pentagon official who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements and spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Aviation watchers such as the Military Air Tracking Alliance have observed dozens...The US Air Force has removed its bombers stationed at a US-run military airbase in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States, according to a Pentagon official who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements and spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Aviation watchers such as the Military Air Tracking Alliance have observed dozens of...
- ČT24 (Czechia)seen 6 Oct, 02:34description edited
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Spojené státy stáhly všechny bombardéry svého letectva umístěné na letecké základně Fairford na západě Anglie. Učinily tak po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k útokům na cíle v Íránu. Informovala o tom agentura AP s odvoláním na prohlášení představitele Pentagonu.Spojené státy stáhly všechny bombardéry svého letectva umístěné na letecké základně Fairford na západě Anglie. Učinily tak po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný pokus o teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k náletům na cíle v Íránu. Informovala o tom agentura AP s odvoláním na představitele Pentagonu. Prezident Donald Trump v pondělí podle AFP prohlásil, že USA bombardéry přemístily kvůli hrozbě, kterou však neupřesnil.
- iDNES (Czechia)seen 6 Oct, 02:34description edited
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Spojené státy stáhly všechny bombardéry svého letectva umístěné na letecké základně Fairford na západě Anglie. Učinily tak po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k útokům na cíle v Íránu.Spojené státy stáhly všechny bombardéry svého letectva umístěné na letecké základně Fairford na západě Anglie. Učinily tak po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k útokům na cíle v Íránu, informovala agentura AP s odvoláním na prohlášení představitele Pentagonu. Prezident Donald Trump prohlásil, že USA bombardéry přemístily kvůli hrozbě, kterou však neupřesnil.
- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Oct, 02:34description edited
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A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from Iran Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers that had been stationed at the Gloucestershire base amid security concerns about a possible threat from Iran. The prime minister’s official spokesperson, speaking during a scheduled briefing, said “yes” when asked if the military site was safe –...A dozen B-1s stationed at Gloucestershire base redeployed over concerns about possible threat from Iran Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire base over security concerns about a possible threat from Iran. The prime minister’s spokesperson, speaking during a scheduled briefing, said “yes” when asked if the military site was safe – contrasting with the concern the US military revealed during...
- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Oct, 02:34headline rewritten
Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford?Why did the US rush to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 6 Oct, 11:25description edited
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Hals über Kopf haben US-Langstreckenbomber zuletzt die britische Basis Fairford verlassen. Das sei Routine, behauptet Außenminister Marco Rubio. Präsident Donald Trump schildert eine andere Version der Ereignisse.Der fluchtartige Rückzug der US-Bomber aus Großbritannien war Routine, behauptet Außenminister Marco Rubio. Präsident Donald Trump schildert eine andere Version. Steckt eine Drohnenbedrohung hinter der Aktion?
- theglobeandmail.comseen 6 Oct, 15:44description edited
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Around 85 households evacuated while investigations take place, police sayRAF Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iranian missile sites
- greeleytribune.comseen 6 Oct, 15:44headline rewritten
British police investigate US-run air base foiled attack5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there’s a link to Iran - The Guardian Worldseen 6 Oct, 21:42description edited
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Counter-terrorism policing says 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offences A seventh man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot, police have said. The 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster, central London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, counter-terrorism policing said. Continue reading...Counter-terrorism police say 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offences A seventh man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of the investigation related to threats to RAF Fairford, police have said. The 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster, central London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, counter-terrorism police said. Continue reading...
- Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Oct, 21:42headline rewritten
UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incidentUK police arrest British national linked to RAF Fairford airbase incident - advocate-news.comseen 6 Oct, 23:03headline rewritten
UK says strong indications Iran played a part in security incidentUK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base - nbcwashington.comseen 7 Oct, 11:33headline rewritten
U.S. Air Force removes bombers from British air base targeted in suspected terror plotU.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted in a suspected terror plot - watoday.com.auseen 7 Oct, 11:33headline rewritten
US pulls bomber jets from UK air base after terror plotUS pulls bomber jets from UK air base after suspected terror plot - abcnews.comseen 7 Oct, 23:47headline rewritten
US removes bombers from UK base after suspected plotTrump ties US bomber withdrawal to threat against British base - South China Morning Postseen 8 Oct, 06:15headline rewritten
US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump saysTrump says US moved bombers from UK airbase after threats - Axiosseen 8 Oct, 06:15headline rewritten
U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from IranU.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base because of threat of Iranian drone attack - greeleytribune.comseen 8 Oct, 07:30headline rewritten
UK says strong indications Iran played a part in security incidentUK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base - El País (Spain)seen 8 Oct, 17:58description edited
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Los investigadores desvinculan el caso de Irán y del incidente en la base aérea de FairfordLos investigadores desvinculan el caso de Irán y del incidente en la base aérea de Fairford. La BBC señala que su objetivo era pasar información a Rusia
- news4jax.comseen 9 Oct, 10:34headline rewritten
UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air baseBase in UK faced Iran-linked threats to kill US troops and destroy planes, official says - MercoPress (South America)seen 9 Oct, 23:28article removed
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US withdraws all its bombers from Britain's RAF Fairford base - Al Jazeera Englishseen 15 Oct, 09:40description edited
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Iran’s ambassador tells UK officials Tehran willing to assist in investigation, reiterates denial of involvement.Tehran 'categorically denies' UK allegation, says it's willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
- South China Morning Postseen 15 Oct, 09:40headline rewritten
UK PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to have been behind RAF Fairford incidentBurnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind UK airbase incident
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96 reports- dissexpress.co.uk06:42first to report
Police said a major incident has been declared, with armed officers manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire.
- webindia123.com06:59
- lbc.co.uk07:36
The base hosts the US Airforce and residents in the village are being evacuated to a nearby leisure centre
- Google News - Top Stories07:52
Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US Reuters UK counter-terror police investigate after several arrested near base used by US forces CNN Explosive-related arrests near air base used by US being probed by UK counterterror police Sun Sentinel RAF Fairford: Men held in major incident near air base as homes evacuated BBC UK police arrest several under explosives act in 'major incident' near US air base Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories08:00
Several arrested on suspicion of explosives offensives near UK base used by US forces CNN RAF Fairford: Men held in major incident near air base as homes evacuated BBC Several men arrested, bomb disposal team deployed near air base used by U.S. forces in England CBS News Men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near U.S. air base in Britain as vehicles searched NBC News Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces Reuters
- Channel News Asia08:03edited after publishing
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Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces - Index.hr (Croatia)08:13
BRITANSKA policija proglasila je veliki incident u selu Whelford u blizini zračne baze RAF Fairford, koju koristi američko ratno zrakoplovstvo. Više muškaraca je uhićeno, a stavnovnici su evakuirani iz svojih domova.
- El Mundo (Spain)08:17edited after publishing
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Detenidos varios hombres por delitos con explosivos cerca de la base militar aérea británica de Fairford, utilizada por el ejército estadounidenseTrump señala que los sospechosos estaban en el punto de mira de Estados Unidos "desde hacía mucho tiempo" Leer
- Novinky (Czechia)08:19edited after publishing
U britské letecké základny RAF Fairford, která dlouhodobě hostí americké letectvo, byl v neděli oznámen významný bezpečnostní incident a policie zadržela pět mužů. V přilehlé vesnici Whelford proběhla evakuace a specializovaný tým pro likvidaci výbušnin posléze prohledal auta zadržených mužů.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:25
Kilku mężczyzn zostało zatrzymanych, a mieszkańców części zabudowań ewakuowano po ogłoszeniu poważnego incydentu w pobliżu brytyjskiej bazy lotniczej w Wielkiej Brytanii, gdzie stacjonują też Amerykanie.
- Bloomberg Politics08:27edited after publishing ×3
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5 Men Arrested Near UK’s RAF Fairford Base Used for Iran StrikesUK police were investigating a potential terrorism incident after five men were arrested near an air base used in US strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump saying the suspects were “looking to do big damage” to the facility.
- N1 Info (Croatia)08:28
Stanovnici sela u blizini zračne baze RAF Fairford evakuirani su iz svojih domova nakon što je nekoliko muškaraca uhićeno zbog sumnje na kaznena djela
- Le Figaro (France)08:33edited after publishing
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Royaume-Uni : l’antiterrorisme chargé de l’enquête après plusieurs arrestations liées à des explosifs près d’une base militaireLes faits, qualifiés d’«incident majeur», se sont déroulés dans le secteur de Whelford, village voisin de la base aérienne militaire de RAF Fairford, utilisée par l’armée de l’air américaine. C’est la police antiterroriste qui est chargée de l’enquête.
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:42edited after publishing
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Gran Bretagna, allarme esplosivi vicino a base della Raf usata dagli Usa per operazioni in Iran. Indaga l’antiterrorismoOltre 80 abitazioni sono state evacuate questa mattina nell'area di Whelford, vicino alla base aerea della Royal Air Force a Fairford. L’antiterrorismo indaga su presunti legami con l’Iran: in passato era stata dichiarata un obiettivo da Teheran come ritorsione contro la guerra di Usa e Israele
- Politico Europe08:45edited after publishing
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Men arrested for explosive offenses at UK airbase used for US strikes on IranBritain authorized the U.S. to use the base for “defensive” strikes on Iran earlier this year.
- tportal (Croatia)08:47
Britanska policija evakuirala je selo Whelford, zbog ozbiljnog sigurnosnog incidenta u kojem je nedaleko od baze RAF Fairford uhvaćeno nekoliko muškaraca koje se tereti za kršenje Zakona o eksplozivima
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)08:52
- Al Jazeera English08:59edited after publishing
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UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by USPolice evacuated about 85 households and cordoned off the area as bomb disposal experts examined three vehicles.
- France Info (France)09:02edited after publishing
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Un "incident majeur" a eu lieu près d'une base militaire utilisée par l'armée américaine au Royaume-Uni, annonce la policeSelon la police du Gloucestershire, ces individus sont soupçonnés d'avoir commis "des infractions à la loi sur les explosifs". Ils sont actuellement en détention.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:03
Diversi arresti, decine di abitanti evacuati. Accade a Whelford, cittadina nella contea del Gloucestershire, nel sud-ovest dell’Inghilterra, dove sorge la base della Royal Air Force di Fairford, che ospita velivoli militari degli Stati Uniti, utilizzata per il dispiegamento di bombardieri americani dall’inizio del conflitto tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Iran, il 28 febbraio. Le autorità […] L'articolo Regno Unito, “grave incidente” vicino alla base RAF utilizzata dagli Stati Uniti: “Arresti per reati...
- Japan Times09:05
Tehran has warned that any base used in strikes could be a target, while British ministers have discussed Russian threats to U.K. infrastructure.
- ABC News (Australia)09:08edited after publishing ×2
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UK police declare major incident at air base used by USUS President Donald Trump says the five people arrested over the alleged plot planned to do "big damage" to a British air base used by the US Air Force in south-west England.
- DW Top Stories09:14
Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Several men had been arrested.
- DW Top Stories09:14
Scores of homes were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with bomb disposal teams checking "suspicious vehicles" at the scene. Police said five men had been arrested.
- 24sata (Croatia)09:18
Dio stanovnika je evakuiran, a osumnjičeni su privedeni zbog sumnje na kaznena djela povezana s eksplozivom
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:20
Veliki sigurnosni incident zabilježen je u selu Whelford u blizini britanske vojne baze RAF Fairford, koju koristi i američko ratno zrakoplovstvo. Više kuća je evakuirano, a nekoliko muškaraca uhićeno zbog sumnje na kaznena djela povezana s eksplozivom. Policija Gloucestershirea objavila je da su "o...
- RMF24 (Poland)09:24
Alarm przy bazie lotniczej w Anglii. Amerykańskie maszyny startują stąd na Iran
- ČT24 (Czechia)09:25edited after publishing
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U anglické letecké základny se hledaly výbušniny, policie zatýkalaU letecké základny Fairford na západě Anglie v neděli policie zadržela pět mužů, nyní jsou ve vazbě kvůli podezření z přípravy teroristického útoku. Základnu využívá americké letectvo. Armádní experti na odstraňování výbušnin prohledali několik podezřelých vozidel, na vyšetřování se podílí i protiteroristická policie. Domácnostem v okolí doporučila policie evakuaci. Složky zasahující u incidentu se podle britské ministryně vnitra Shabany Mahmoodové domnívají, že situace je už pod kontrolou.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)27 Sept, 13:57their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:49
Američko ratno zrakoplovstvo potvrdilo je da njegovo osoblje u RAF Fairfordu ostaje na oprezu, ali nije željelo otkriti detalje sigurnosnih mjera
- El País (Spain)09:49edited after publishing
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La policía británica detiene a varios sospechosos por manejar explosivos cerca de la base militar aérea de FairfordLos investigadores sospechan de la posible preparación de un atentado terrorista
- ANSA (Italy)10:12
Lo riporta la Bbc. Al momento non risultano invece coinvolti i servizi segreti
- ABC (Spain)10:24
La Policía antiterrorista británica ha asumido la investigación de un «incidente grave» declarado este domingo en las inmediaciones de RAF Fairford, en Gloucestershire, una base de la Royal Air Force utilizada habitualmente por Estados Unidos y desde la que se han desplegado sus bombarderos para la guerra con Irán .Cinco hombres permanecen detenidos no solo bajo sospecha de delitos relacionados con explosivos, sino también por la presunta preparación de un acto terrorista. La investigación...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)10:28
Oko 30 vozila hitnih službi raspoređeno je u selu Fairford u blizini baze
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:47edited after publishing
Wegen Sprengstoffverdachts sind Fahrzeuge nahe dem Militärstützpunkt Fairford durchsucht und Gebäude evakuiert worden. Der Stützpunkt wird von der US-Luftwaffe genutzt.
- NYT World10:49edited after publishing ×2
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5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S. in Iran WarThe British counterterrorism police say the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.
- NPR News10:49edited after publishing
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Multiple arrests on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. forcesPolice evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.
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- Times of India11:26
Several men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester. Police established a cordon around the area while an Army explosive ordnance disposal team assessed several vehicles. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation but have not confirmed a link to RAF Fairford.
- The Guardian World11:40edited after publishing
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Counter-terrorism police investigate ‘major incident’ near RAF FairfordHomes evacuated as men also suspected of explosives offences near Gloucestershire airbase used in US attacks against Iran Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation in which five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near an RAF base used in US attacks against Iran. After the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford, a bomb squad was sent to the village of Whelford and extra security measures were put in place, including the fortification of...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:16
Army bomb disposal team deployed after arrests near RAF Fairford, say police
- Google News - Top Stories12:18
Bomb squad searching vans near U.S. air base in Britain as five men arrested on terror charge NBC News 5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S. The New York Times What we know about RAF Fairford incident and counter-terror probe BBC UK police arrest 'explosive' suspects near US airbase, key to Iran war Fox News GALLERY: President Trump attends Presidents Cup in Illinois KOMO
- freemalaysiatoday.com12:44
Several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences as villagers in nearby Whelford were evacuated.
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:05
Wegen Terrorverdachts sind Fahrzeuge nahe dem Militärstützpunkt Fairford durchsucht und Gebäude evakuiert worden. Der Stützpunkt wird von der US-Luftwaffe genutzt.
- al-monitor.com13:10
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading efforts to establish what had happened at an airbase used by the US Air Force on Sunday, after they arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.The five men were also arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the Explosives Act. (Reporting by Kate Holton; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
- localnews8.com13:16edited after publishing
CNN By Tim Lister and Nic Robertson CNN (CNN) — British police on Sunday arrested five men on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers in the war against Iran. Army bomb disposal units are at the scene while dozens of houses nearby
- tportal (Croatia)13:21
Pet muškaraca uhićeno je zbog sumnje na kaznena djela prema Zakonu o eksplozivima nakon velikog incidenta u blizini britanske vojne baze RAF Fairford. Policija je evakuirala 85 kućanstava, a oko sumnjivih vozila postavljen je sigurnosni kordon
- 6abc.com13:27
British police announced on Sunday morning that five people were arrested "on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act" close to a major air base hosting U.S. forces in the southwest of England.
- Le Monde (France)13:30
Des démineurs ont inspecté « plusieurs véhicules » près d’une base de la Royal Air Force à Fairford et des habitations à proximité ont été évacuées, a précisé la police du Gloucestershire.
- Le Monde (France)13:30
La police du Gloucestershire a annoncé l’arrestation de plusieurs hommes « pour des infractions présumées à la loi sur les explosifs », dans l’ouest de l’Angleterre.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:36
British police declared a major incident and evacuated residents near Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, a base used by the US Air Force, after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal experts examined vehicles, and police said they believed the incident had been contained.
- Libération (France)13:37
Cinq personnes ont été interpellées ce dimanche «pour des infractions présumées à la loi sur les explosifs» à proximité de la base de Fairford, dans l’ouest de l’Angleterre. La police antiterroriste a été chargée de l’enquête.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:41
Pięciu mężczyzn zatrzymanych po wykryciu podejrzanych pojazdów w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford zostało aresztowanych pod zarzutem przygotowania aktu terrorystycznego - przekazała brytyjska policja. Wokół badanych samochodów utworzono około 400-metrowy kordon, a mieszkańców 85 gospodarstw domowych ewakuowano.
- theglobeandmail.com13:46edited after publishing
RAF Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iranian missile sites
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:49edited after publishing
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Luftwaffenstützpunkt: Vorfall an Militärbasis: Fünf Männer unter Terrorverdacht - Index.hr (Croatia)13:52
BRITANSKA protuteroristička policija uhitila je više osoba zbog sumnje na kaznena djela s eksplozivom u blizini zračne baze RAF Fairford, koju koriste američke snage. Proglašen je veliki incident.
- Axios13:52
British police arrested five men Sunday on suspicion of terrorism near a U.K. air base used for U.S. operations in Iran , as President Trump said the suspects had been under investigation. The latest: "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job," Trump told reporters Sunday morning. "We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort, and working with the British worked out great and we got them." The big picture: Officials declared a major incident and set up...
- South China Morning Post14:00edited after publishing ×2
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UK police arrest 5 on suspicion of terrorism near airbase used by US in Iran warUK police said that five men arrested in the early hours of Sunday near an airbase used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three vehicles. London’s Metropolitan Police, which takes the lead on potential terrorist activities, said police received a call at 12.45am related to the three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base that is operated by the US...
- RMF24 (Poland)14:23
Pięciu mężczyzn zatrzymanych w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford. Podejrzenie terroryzmu
- Bloomberg Politics14:56
President Donald Trump said that some of the men arrested Sunday on terrorism charges by the UK near an air base used by the US military were under surveillance and aimed to inflict major damage.
- PBS NewsHour15:02edited after publishing
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5 men arrested near air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actFairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iran under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voiced opposition to the war after it was launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28.
- Polsat News (Poland)15:19
Antyterroryści udaremnili zamach bombowy na brytyjską bazę lotniczą w południowo-zachodniej Anglii - poinformowały brytyjskie władze. Grupka mężczyzn próbowała podjechać pod jednostkę furgonetkami, w których znajdowały się najprawdopodobniej materiały wybuchowe.
- Google News - Europe query15:19
5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S. The New York Times
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:23
Im britischen Fairford sind US-Bomber für den Krieg gegen Iran stationiert. Nun wurden drei verdächtige Fahrzeuge auf dem Weg dorthin abgefangen. Die Verdächtigen sind in Gewahrsam.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:26
Britanska policija u nedjelju je blizu američke zračne baze uhitila petoricu muškaraca zbog sumnje na kaznena djela povezana s eksplozivnim napravama i terorizmom, nakon dojave da se tri kombija kreću prema vojnom aerodromu koji je korišten za napade na Iran. Istražitelji za borbu protiv terorizma r...
- wnyc.org15:30
- ksevradio.com15:30
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading efforts to establish what had happened at an airbase used by the US Air Force on Sunday, after they arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The five men were…
- Le Monde English15:34
The five men were initially arrested on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act near an air base in southwestern England used by the US Air Force.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)15:43
Oko baze je postavljen sigurnosni kordon u radijusu od 400 metara
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:19
BRITANSKA policija poslala je pirotehničare u selo u blizini baze RAF-a i uhitila nekoliko osoba. Oglasio se Trump.
- al-monitor.com16:31
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By Toby ShepheardFAIRFORD, England, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police arrested five men near a US air base on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences on Sunday after a tip-off that three vans had been heading to the military airfield which has been used to strike Iran.Counter terrorism detectives leading the investigation said police had received a call about three suspicious vehicles which appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford in the west of England in the early hours of Sunday.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:44
RAF Fairford ima važnu ulogu za američke zračne snage u Europi, a baza je korištena i za američke operacije protiv Irana.
- Tagesschau (Germany)16:57edited after publishing
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Sprengstoffverdacht: Festnahmen bei britischem LuftwaffenstützpunktGroßeinsatz nach Sprengstoffverdacht: An dem auch von den USA genutzten britischen Militärstützpunkt Fairford sind fünf Männer festgenommen worden. Laut US-Präsident Trump wollten sie "großen Schaden" anrichten.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:58
Donald Trump poinformował, że pięć osób zatrzymanych w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford w Wielkiej Brytanii miało próbować doprowadzić do poważnych zniszczeń. Prezydent USA dodał, że amerykański wywiad obserwował podejrzanych od dłuższego czasu. Wcześniej brytyjska policja przekazała, że prowadzi działania związane z podejrzeniem przygotowywania zamachu terrorystycznego.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:17
Brytyjska policja udaremniła zamach na bazę lotniczą RAF Fairford. Zatrzymano pięciu mężczyzn, a śledczy badają potencjalny udział Iranu. "Bezpieczeństwo obywateli jest naszym najwyższym priorytetem" - przekazał w komunikacie premier Andy Burnham. Baza jest wykorzystywana przez USA do nalotów na Bliskim Wschodzie.
- theconservativetreehouse.com17:20
Royal Airforce base Fairford, is a U.K-owned base operated by the United States under an agreement that goes back to the 1950’s cold war era. However, recently Airbase Fairford has been used by American strategic bombers for strikes against Iranian missile sites under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Overnight, at 12:45 […]
- theconservativetreehouse.com17:20
Royal Airforce base Fairford, is a U.K-owned base operated by the United States under an agreement that goes back to the 1950’s cold war era. However, recently Airbase Fairford has been used by American strategic bombers for strikes against Iranian missile sites under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Overnight, at 12:45 […]
- channel4.com17:22
Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a major incident near an RAF base in Gloucestershire used in American attacks against Iran.
- The Guardian World17:23edited after publishingLate-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF base
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Late-night drive and a 999 call: chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF baseLocal people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight In the early hours of Sunday morning, a resident of the village of Whelford was driving home from a party when she saw three white vans parked on a country road. She was immediately suspicious, she said, and all the more so when she spotted a “large group of hooded and balaclavaed” men. She called 999 and police arrived on the scene 15 minutes later. The resident, who asked not to be named...
- ANSA (Italy)17:40
Sono sospettati di aver pianificato un attentato. La base usata anche dagli Stati Uniti per la guerra in Iran
- ANSA (Italy)17:40
Sono sospettati di aver pianificato un attentato. La base usata anche dagli Stati Uniti per la guerra in Iran
- The Hill17:54
President Trump on Sunday praised law enforcement in the U.K. for its work in arresting five men suspected of planning a terror attack on a U.S. air base “The arrest in the U.K. was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,” Trump told reporters in Chicago, according to NewsNation’s Libbey Dean. The president...
- iheart.com18:10
President Trump praised the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism. The men were reportedly planning "big damage." British and U.S. authorities worked together on the investigation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the incident "deeply concerning."
- iheart.com18:10
President Trump praised the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism. The men were reportedly planning "big damage." British and U.S. authorities worked together on the investigation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the incident "deeply concerning."
- iheart.com18:10
President Trump praised the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism. The men were reportedly planning "big damage." British and U.S. authorities worked together on the investigation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the incident "deeply concerning."
- iheart.com18:10
President Trump praised the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism. The men were reportedly planning "big damage." British and U.S. authorities worked together on the investigation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the incident "deeply concerning."
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:11
Suspects were looking to do 'big damage' to base, according to US president
- The Guardian World18:49edited after publishing
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Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by USFive men arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot after armed officers found explosives on three vans parked minutes from an RAF base used by the US military. The Guardian understands that after five men were arrested on terrorism charges, investigators were examining materials found in the vans, with an initial view being they were consistent with improvised...
- Times of India18:51
- Google News - Top Stories19:14
5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act AP News Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert Fox News 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10' BBC 5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. The New York Times Security Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (September 27, 2026) U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United Kingdom (.gov)
- Google News - Top Stories20:10
Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford BBC 5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. The New York Times Bomb squad searching vans near U.S. air base in Britain as five men arrested on terror charge NBC News 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act Orlando Sentinel Security Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (September 27, 2026) U.S. Embassy and Consulates in...
- Al Jazeera English20:52
Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.
- ksut.org21:14
U.K. police say five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near an air base the U.S. military has been using to launch attacks on Iran.
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- ABC News (Australia)21:36
Five men are suspected of preparing a terrorist act near an English air base the United States is using to strike Iranian targets.
- The Hill21:46
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Sunday the Iranian government was “clearly” involved in an alleged terror attack authorities in the United Kingdom thwarted earlier in the day. “The simple answer is that clearly Iran was involved, but of course that is going to be investigated and determined,” the congresswoman told Laura Ingle on “NewsNation Live.”...
- Japan Times22:03edited after publishing
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Trump says men arrested in U.K. aimed to attack shared basePolice were working to establish a motive for what they considered to be a serious attempted attack disrupted at a late stage, sources said.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
L’allarme partito da una signora. Sequestrati furgoni con esplosivi. Evacuati circa 400 cittadini. L’installazione usata contro Teheran
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
L’allarme attentati esteso a tutte le basi europee, dalla Germania al Belgio, dalla Grecia alla Bulgaria. Controlli anche in Italia
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92 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:34
Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert foxnews.com Iran suspected in bomb plot against RAF base used by US Air Force, UK police investigating - report The Jerusalem Post Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage' Reuters 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act AP News Security Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (September 27, 2026) U.S....
- asiaone.com02:53
LONDON — UK police said that five men arrested in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 27) near an air base used by the US during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks.London's Metropolitan Police, which takes the lead on potential terrorist activities, said police received a...
- cyprus-mail.com05:27
British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences after suspicious vans were seen heading towards the US-used air base.
- mirror.co.uk05:38
Five people have been arrested after what is thought to be a terror plot linked to Iran was foiled at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday morning, used by the US Air Force
- Google News - Top Stories05:54
Five arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges in UK near base used to strike Iran Al Jazeera Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert Fox News Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage' Reuters Air base at the center of a UK terror probe has been used by the US Air Force during the Iran war AP News Security Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (September 27, 2026) U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United...
- tportal (Croatia)06:16
Petorica muškaraca, koji su uhićeni zbog sumnje na kaznena djela, prema Zakonu o eksplozivima, navodno su planirala postaviti bombu u blizini britanske vojne baze RAF Fairford
- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:34
RAF Fairford posljednjih je mjeseci posebno osjetljiva lokacija. Bazu koristi američko ratno zrakoplovstvo, a američki bombarderi s nje su sudjelovali u vojnim operacijama protiv Irana
- NYT World07:20edited after publishing
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Possible Terror Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in UK: What We KnowFive British men who were detained near R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by American forces in the war against Iran, were being released on bail but remained under investigation.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:38
Wielka akcja policji w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford. To rolniczka udaremniła zamach terrorystyczny
- krmg.com08:11edited after publishing
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UK holds 5 British terror suspects after arrests near US air base as Iran denies involvementBritish police say that five men arrested under counterterrorism laws near a U.S.-run air base in England will be released on bail but are still under investigation. The head of U.K. Counter Terrorism Policing said Monday that the men face stringent conditions and “absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry.” Investigators haven’t concluded whether the incident was state-backed. They are investigating a possible link to Iran, Russia or non-state-backed...
- El Mundo (Spain)08:23edited after publishing
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El ministro de Defensa británico considera que sería "imprudente" por su parte especular sobre la implicación iraní en las detenciones de FairfordIrán niega estar implicado en un plan para atacar la base militar y Burnham declara que presidirá una reunión de respuesta de emergencia con su Gobierno Leer
- Novinky (Czechia)08:30
Britská policie potvrdila, že v dodávkách mužů zadržených v neděli u britské letecké základny využívané americkým letectvem našla podomácku vyrobená výbušná zařízení. Dále prověřuje zapojení Íránu. Na podezřelé muže policii upozornila místní farmářka.
- El País (Spain)08:33edited after publishing
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El Reino Unido sospecha que la mano de Irán está detrás del intento de atentado contra una base militarEl Reino Unido sospecha que la mano de Irán está detrás del presunto plan terrorista, pero la Embajada iraní en Londres rechaza cualquier vinculación
- Google News - Top Stories08:35
Air base at the center of a UK terror probe has been used by the US Air Force during the Iran war AP News Unanswered questions loom following alled UK terror plot arrests CNN Possible Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Security Concerns nytimes.com 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act AP News Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert Fox News
- bbc.com08:42
The member of the public says the authorities "dropped the ball" in their handling of the incident.
- Al Jazeera English08:44
Five men were arrested on suspicion of the 'preparation of a terrorist act' near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US.
- The Guardian World08:47
Wes Streeting indicates farmer who alerted police and said security forces had ‘dropped the ball’ only ‘had a partial picture’ UK security services were aware in advance about a group of men arrested in connection to a bomb plot against an RAF base used by the US military, Wes Streeting, the defence secretary, has indicated. Five men were arrested on terrorism charges after armed officers found explosives in three vans parked minutes from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which hosts US air...
- Bloomberg Politics09:24
Britain’s defense secretary declined to connect the arrests of five men near a Royal Air Force base with the US-Iran war, saying that an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
- Le Figaro (France)09:27
Cinq hommes britanniques soupçonnés de «préparation d’un acte terroriste» ont été arrêtés dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche près de la base de la Royal Air Force de Fairford, que l’armée américaine utilise dans sa guerre contre l’Iran. Téhéran nie toute implication dans un projet d’attaque.
- Libération (France)09:41
Au lendemain de l’arrestation de cinq hommes près de la base aérienne de Fairford, une source proche de l’enquête juge un mobile lié à l’Iran plus probable que les autres hypothèses examinées. Londres n’a, pour le moment, établi publiquement aucun lien entre les suspects et Téhéran.
- Bloomberg Politics09:53
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declines to link the arrests of five people near RAF Fairford, an air base that is a key launching point for US strikes against Iran, with the ongoing conflict in Iran. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage,” he says. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, he adds that the Iranian regime poses a threat to the United Kingdom, its interests and allies. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker on the sidelines of...
- Google News - Top Stories10:12
Release of 5 Men in U.K. Prompts New Questions Over Possible Terror Plot The New York Times Five men released on bail in suspected terror plot against U.K. air base used by the U.S. military Yahoo Trump ‘surprised’ 5 men released in UK bomb plotting probe The Hill RAF Fairford suspects released on bail, head of counter-terror police says BBC The U.K. Village Rattled by an Alleged Terror Plot Near a U.S. Air Base WSJ
- Bloomberg Politics10:18edited after publishing
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UK Monitored Threats and Raised Security at Base Before IncidentThe UK was closely monitoring increased threats to a British airbase used in US strikes against Iran before an attempted attack was foiled on Sunday, people familiar with the matter said, adding that authorities had tightened security at the site.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)10:20
K zatčení podezřelých u britské letecké základny Fairford v noci na neděli významně přispěla místní farmářka. Policii zavolala poté, co si všimla tří bílých dodávek a „maskovaných mužů v kapucích“, píší britská média. Policie během pondělka pět zatčených vyšetřuje. V popředí je podle zdrojů Reuters motiv spojený s Íránem. Dotyčnou základnu používají k útočným akcím v Íránu americké letouny.
- tportal (Croatia)10:22
Britanska protuteroristička policija istražuje je li Iran povezan s mogućom terorističkom zavjerom nakon što su u tri kombija u blizini vojne baze RAF Fairford pronađene eksplozivne naprave
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:24edited after publishing
In England wurde offenbar ein Anschlag auf den von den USA genutzten Luftwaffenstützpunkt Fairford vereitelt. Sechs Verdächtige werden verhört. Was bislang bekannt ist
- NYT World10:29edited after publishing
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Possible Foiled Terror Attack at U.K Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Questions Over SecurityThe British counterterrorism police said the five British nationals arrested near R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday were being released on bail but remained under investigation.
- NPR News10:51edited after publishing ×2
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U.K. examines if Iran or Russia are involved in foiled attack near base used by U.S.Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed. They are investigating a possible link to Iran, Russia or non-state militant groups.
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- wmuk.org10:51
URL changednow www.wmuk.org/npr-news/2026-09-28/5-men-arrested-near-a-u-s-run-base-bailed-as-uk-police-probe-if-theres-an-iran-link
Authorities have arrested five British nationals over a suspected attack at a U.S.-operated air force base in England. Iran denied involvement.
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- Times of India11:13edited after publishing
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'Exposed' by 999 call, bomb disposal robot used: What happened near US-run base in UKFive men were arrested near RAF Fairford following reports of suspicious activity involving three vans. Police responded efficiently after a local farmer reported hooded men approaching the military airbase, prompting a major security operation. Initial detentions were made under explosives legislation, subsequently leading to terrorism suspicions. Investigators are examining potential connections to hostile state actors amid heightened security concerns.
- France Info (France)11:18
Cinq hommes suspectés de préparer une attaque contre une base militaire utilisée par l'armée américaine dans le cadre de ses opérations en Iran ont été arrêtés dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche.
- South China Morning Post11:18edited after publishing ×2
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5 men arrested near US-run airbase released on bail as UK police investigate link to IranFive young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a US-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating “multiple lines of inquiry”, including whether there is a link to Iran. The men were detained early Sunday after three vans were spotted in the countryside near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base that has been used by American bombers during decades of conflicts in the Middle East, including this year’s...
- wpde.com11:53
Counter Terrorism Policing said Monday specially trained investigators examined the scene overnight and developed multiple new lines of inquiry.
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- Google News - Top Stories12:12
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terror offences were UK nationals from London bbc.com Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert foxnews.com Unanswered questions loom following alled UK terror plot arrests CNN UK police say five arrested at airbase are British nationals Reuters Possible Foiled Terror Attack at U.K Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Questions Over Security The New York Times
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:14
Brytyjskie bazy wojskowe mogą stać się celem terrorystów – ocenił minister obrony Wes Streeting po udaremnieniu ataku w pobliżu RAF Fairford w południowej Anglii. Policja przesłuchuje pięciu mężczyzn, a mieszkańcy 85 gospodarstw wciąż nie mogą wrócić do domów.
- NPR News12:15
What we know — and still don't — about the suspected terror plot near a U.K. air base. Trump rejects Iran's offer to pause fighting. And CNN prepares for new owners with ties to Trump.
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- Google News - Top Stories12:15
What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo NPR Police Investigate Possible Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.: Live Updates The New York Times U.K. Probes Possible Iran Link to Suspected Terror Plot at Base Hosting U.S. Forces WSJ Tipster in RAF Fairford plot had 'partial picture,' British minister says amid probe ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations:...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:28
L’antiterrorismo britannico mantiene un velo di cautela sulla matrice, nell’ambito di un’indagine definita “a vasto raggio ed enormemente complessa”. Ha però diffuso alcune informazioni rispetto alle cinque persone arrestate il 27 settembre in relazione al presunto attacco esplosivo sventato vicino alla base aerea inglese della Raf di Fairford, usata anche dai bombardieri statunitensi nella guerra […] L'articolo Esplosivi alla base Raf di Fairford: i 5 uomini arrestati sono cittadini...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:32
Brytyjczycy udaremnili zamach na bazę lotniczą Royal Air Force. W sprawie, dość nieoczekiwanie, pojawił się trop irański. Wszystko wskazuje na to, że Europa stała się areną dla nieprzyjaznych państw do prowadzenia działań. I to nie tylko dla Rosji.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:40
Pięciu mężczyzn zostało zatrzymanych w niedzielę rano w Whelford, w związku z incydentem w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford w Gloucestershire. Policja poinformowała, że zatrzymania nastąpiły po zgłoszeniu o trzech pojazdach jadących w kierunku bazy. Wszyscy to obywatele Wielkiej Brytanii.
- N1 Info (Croatia)12:50
Petorica muškaraca privedenih u blizini vojne zračne baze RAF Fairford, koju Sjedinjene Američke Države koriste za napade na Iran, britanski su državl
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- kvia.com12:53edited after publishing
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Trump criticizes UK for releasing suspects in alleged terror plot targeting base used by USCNN By Nic Robertson, Tim Lister and James Frater CNN Fairford, England (CNN) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “the hands of a foreign actor” were involved in the suspected terror plot targeting a UK airbase used by the US military, revealing more about the investigation than British authorities – who have faced
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)12:59
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:07
Streeting welcomes Trump's comments on UK-US security cooperation
- Le Figaro (France)13:19
RÉCIT - Donald Trump affirme que Washington a travaillé avec Londres pour déjouer une attaque contre ce site utilisé par l’US Air Force pour mener des frappes «défensives» contre le régime de Téhéran.
- Le Monde (France)13:35
Ces cinq hommes, tous Britanniques, sont soupçonnés de « préparation d’un acte terroriste ». Interrogé par la presse sur la possibilité que ce projet d’attaque « ait été motivé par un Etat étranger hostile », le ministre de la défense britannique a dit qu’il ne souhaitait « pas spéculer à ce stade de l’enquête ».
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:44
Irans Botschaft kritisiert angeblich »iranfeindliche Propaganda« in Großbritannien. Die fünf Männer, gegen die wegen Terrorverdachts ermittelt wird, sind Briten.
- cphpost.dk13:55
Five men arrested Sunday morning near the RAF Fairford airbase are all British citizens from London and are in their early or mid-20s, British counter-terrorism police said Monday. Police have previously said the five are suspected of preparing a terrorist attack. A “very complex and extensive operation” remains underway, according to counter-terrorism police. “This is […]
- aol.co.uk13:57
First Minister John Swinney has warned that Russia poses a “significant threat” to western European democracies following a suspected “terror plot” near an airbase in England over the weekend. Five men were arrested in Whelford, Gloucestershire , in the early hours of Sunday near the RAF Fairford base, which is used by the US Air Force (USAF). The suspects, who are all British nationals aged in their 20s and from London, were initially arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and later...
- cnycentral.com13:59
Are you confident in the Trump administration to protect Americans from future terrorism?
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- express.co.uk14:04
A major statement has sparked confusion.
- theguardian.com14:06
Woman who spotted suspicious vans and masked men says authorities did not contact her after five men were arrested
- ABC News (Australia)14:07
Five men arrested near a military base in England early Sunday are all British citizens from London, authorities have confirmed, amid claims Iran's regime was attempting to attack the facility.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:13
POLJOPRIVREDNICA je pozivom policiji spriječila mogući teroristički napad kod baze RAF Fairford. Uhićeno je pet osoba, a ona kritizira sigurnosne službe zbog ozbiljnih propusta u postupanju.
- wnyc.org14:30edited after publishing
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5 British suspects arrested, explosives found near U.S.-run air base. Iran denies role - tportal (Croatia)14:51
Iransko veleposlanstvo u Londonu u ponedjeljak je odbacilo ono što je opisalo kao "neutemeljene i zlonamjerne spekulacije" koje povezuju Teheran s petoricom britanskih državljana uhićenih tijekom vikenda u blizini britanske zračne baze RAF Fairford
- Bloomberg Politics15:01edited after publishing
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Trump Criticizes UK Move to Release Airbase Suspects Amid ProbePresident Donald Trump criticized the release on bail of five men held over an alleged terror plot against a Royal Air Force base used by the US for strikes against Iran, as British police continue to investigate foreign links to the incident.
- PBS NewsHour15:07
The head of U.K. Counter Terrorism Policing said that the men face stringent conditions and "absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry."
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)15:10
Britanski protuteroristički istražitelji još nisu javno objavili tko stoji iza slučaja
- The Guardian World15:12edited after publishing
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Five men arrested at RAF Fairford are all UK nationals from London, say policePolice say alleged offences could have been committed ‘knowingly or unknowingly’ on behalf of a foreign state Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail as police investigate why they were so close to the airbase in three vans with suspicious material in the back. The five suspects were revealed to be British men, all in their 20s and from London. They had been arrested in the Gloucestershire countryside early on Sunday morning on suspicion of...
- The Guardian World15:24edited after publishing
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RAF Fairford live updates: Five men arrested over suspected bomb plot are UK nationals from London, say counter terror policeCounter terror police say earlier that they arrested five men who were British national in their 20s from London UK security forces aware of suspected bomb plot, hints defence secretary RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot: have you been affected? Speaking at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, the defence secretary, Wes Streeting, said he could not give further details about the RAF Fairford incident because there is a live police investigation. However, he used his speech to stress that the...
- Al Jazeera English15:29
Tehran condemns 'unfounded and malicious speculation'; British FM vows to 'act against the proxies of Iran'.
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:37
Nach dem möglichen Anschlagsversuch nahe eines britischen Luftwaffenstützpunktes gibt es neue Erkenntnisse. Die Festgenommenen sind Briten - unter Auflagen wurden sie freigelassen. Die Polizei prüft einen möglichen Auftrag eines "fremden Staats".
- Google News - Top Stories15:46
UK airbase terror suspects being released on bail as Iran denies connection Fox News U.K. says men accused of terror plot are British nationals, as Iran denies links The Washington Post RAF Fairford Live Updates: Police to Release 5 Suspects on Bail After Possible Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. The New York Times Live updates: 5 arrested on terrorism charges near U.K. air base used by U.S. NBC News Farmer who alerted police to RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot says there was ‘no...
- The Hill15:56
Iran has vehemently denied its involvement in a thwarted terrorist attack after explosives were found near a U.S.-operated air base in England, its London Embassy said Monday. Tehran “categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations” attempting to link the country to the arrest of five individuals near the RAF Fairford air...
- kacu.org16:02
Five British nationals have been released on bail after being detained Sunday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses near the RAF Fairford airbase in western England.
- iDNES (Czechia)16:42
Všech pět podezřelých, kteří byli v neděli zadrženi u západoanglické základny RAF Fairford využívané americkým letectvem, jsou britští občané. Britská policie v pondělí odpoledne oznámila, že pětice mužů byla propuštěna na kauci, píše agentura Reuters. Íránské velvyslanectví v Londýně „kategoricky“ odmítlo spekulace, že by s nimi měl Teherán cokoliv společného.
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- Al Jazeera English17:32
British police officials say that suspects arrested over a 'terror' incident at a RAF base were released on police bail.
- iheart.com17:57
British police arrested five men suspected of planning a terror attack on RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the U.S. military. The suspects, all British nationals, were released on bail. President Trump praised the arrests, while UK officials continue to investigate the incident's full scope.
- iheart.com17:57
British police arrested five men suspected of planning a terror attack on RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the U.S. military. The suspects, all British nationals, were released on bail. President Trump praised the arrests, while UK officials continue to investigate the incident's full scope.
- iheart.com17:57
British police arrested five men suspected of planning a terror attack on RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the U.S. military. The suspects, all British nationals, were released on bail. President Trump praised the arrests, while UK officials continue to investigate the incident's full scope.
- Google News - Top Stories17:57
U.K. Releases Suspects in Terror Plot at Base Hosting U.S. Forces WSJ British men released on bail after suspected terror plot NPR RAF Fairford suspects released on bail, head of counter-terror police says BBC Confusion around the UK bomb plotting probe The Hill UK Villages That Host US Bombers Are Abuzz Over Possible Terrorist Plot The New York Times
- iheart.com17:57
British police arrested five men suspected of planning a terror attack on RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the U.S. military. The suspects, all British nationals, were released on bail. President Trump praised the arrests, while UK officials continue to investigate the incident's full scope.
- iheart.com17:57
British police arrested five men suspected of planning a terror attack on RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the U.S. military. The suspects, all British nationals, were released on bail. President Trump praised the arrests, while UK officials continue to investigate the incident's full scope.
- The Hill18:15
The five men arrested in connection with a possible terrorist attack at a British air base operated by the U.S. military have been released on bail but remain under investigation, according to the United Kingdom’s counterterrorism police. All five men — who are British nationals from London and are between 23 and 25 years old...
- ANSA (Italy)18:39
Smentita "categorica" dall'ambasciata iraniana a Londra. Tutti britannici i 5 arrestati. Ieri il presunto attacco esplosivo sventato
- Le Monde English18:54
Counter-terror police said the five suspects, who had been arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses and 'preparation of a terrorist act' near a US airbase on Sunday, remained under investigation.
- The Guardian World19:13
Amid conflicting statements, local MP and councillors demand answers over how suspects were allowed to enter residential areas of nearby village An MP and councillors representing the residents of the village near RAF Fairford who were evacuated due to a suspected terror plot have expressed scepticism and concern over the security response to threats made by Iran. About 85 properties in Whelford, Gloucestershire, were evacuated on Sunday morning after five men were arrested on suspicion of...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:26
Suspects ‘absolutely remain under investigation’ and are subject to ‘stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others,’ says Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:55
LOKALNI političari u Whelfordu traže odgovore o sigurnosnim propustima nakon što je pet osumnjičenika za planiranje napada na bazu RAF Fairford uhićeno, a potom pušteno uz jamčevinu.
- The Hill19:58
President Trump said Monday he was “surprised” that British authorities released on bail the five men arrested a day prior in connection with a possible terrorist attack at a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. military. “I would’ve said don’t let them have bail. … I’m surprised that they released them. I wouldn’t have...
- Le Monde (France)20:08
Le premier ministre, Andy Burnham, a convoqué une réunion d’urgence lundi, au moment où la police libérait les cinq hommes arrêtés la veille aux abords de la base de Fairford. L’enquête explore de possibles liens avec « un Etat étranger » ; le ministre de la défense a rappelé que « l’Iran ou ses relais veulent nous nuire ».
- dailycaller.com20:23
Five British men arrested on suspicion of a terrorist plot protesting the Iran War were just released on bail.
- Times of India20:55
- Channel News Asia21:04
British police are investigating a suspected plot to attack RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers, with five British men arrested and released on bail.
- The Guardian World21:36
Tehran has been trying to step up attacks on targets in the west but its track record has been mixed Investigators may be some way from determining exactly what led five men with three vans to a village just outside RAF Fairford in the small hours of Sunday – but the fact they have all been released on bail without immediate charge suggests they are not deemed to pose a serious and violent threat. In a moment where wider geopolitical tensions mean external threats are perceived to be close, the...
- The Hill21:45
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Confusion around the UK bomb plotting probe Five men were arrested Sunday in connection with a possible terrorist attack at a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. military, but a day later they were released...
- El Mundo (Spain)22:06
Los cinco sospechosos del presunto ataque en la base militar, utilizada por EEUU contra Irán, quedan en libertad mientras el ministro de Defensa británico comprende que aún es muy pronto para vincular el suceso con la guerra en Oriente Próximo Leer
- Japan Times22:07
A source has said that an Iranian-linked motive was considered the most likely, although a Russia or an Islamist plot were also being looked at.
- PBS NewsHour22:45
In our news wrap Monday, UK police are investigating five British nationals in connection with a possible plot at an American airbase, prosecutors in New York say they are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 and officials in Ukraine say at least seven people were killed and more than 80 were wounded in Russian strikes.
- Google News - Top Stories23:07
What to know about RAF terror plot arrests and possible Iran link Axios Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor nytimes.com The Small English Town Rattled by Alleged Terror Plot Near U.S. Bomber Base WSJ RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Marco Rubio, as some evacuated residents return home BBC UK air base 'terrorism' plot probe continues after suspects released on bail ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Al Jazeera English23:34
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting said it was ‘too soon’ to blame a foreign state for a suspected plot near RAF Fairford
Tue, 29 September 2026
51 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)04:19
Prezydent USA Donald Trump oświadczył w poniedziałek, że jest zaskoczony wypuszczeniem za kaucją podejrzanych w sprawie ataku na bazę RAF w Wielkiej Brytanii. Dodał, że on by ich nie wypuścił. Ocenił też, że sprawa może być związana z Iranem.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:17
'I do want to thank the authorities in the United Kingdom, who have been very cooperative and on top of it,' says Marco Rubio
- The Guardian World05:45
In today’s newsletter: New details suggest there is a counter-narrative to how events unfolded at the airbase used by the US Good morning. Vehicles suspected of carrying explosives zipping across Britain, entirely unbeknownst to authorities, is a disconcerting prospect. Initially, it seemed precisely this had occurred in Gloucestershire early on Sunday. A major attack on RAF Fairford appeared to have been scuppered by “pure luck”, a local farmer said, after she noticed suspicious vans and...
- breakingnews.ie06:05removed by the outlet
Suspected terror plot at RAF base involved ‘a foreign actor’, says Marco RubioA suspected terror plot in the UK against an RAF base used by American forces “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed, but refused to provide further details.
- tportal (Croatia)06:12
Sumnja se da iza terorističke zavjere protiv britanske baze RAF-a koju koriste američke snage „jasno stoji djelovanje stranog aktera”, rekao je američki državni tajnik Marco Rubio, ali je odbio iznijeti dodatne pojedinosti
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:27
PETORICA muškaraca uhićenih zbog sumnje na terorizam kod baze RAF Fairford puštena su uz jamčevinu.
- The Guardian World06:41
US secretary of state, who offered no evidence for claims, also says many people ‘disturbed’ that five suspects released on bail A counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail, prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state. Five British nationals from London were detained on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism after three suspicious vans were reported to police in...
- DW Top Stories08:17
The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.
- theconservativetreehouse.com08:34
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared on Fox News last night for a discussion of current geopolitical events. The segment starts with an open-ended question about updates to the terror plot surrounding RAF Fairford base in the U.K against U.S. military targets. Secretary Rubio was very measured in his response, noting he could not discuss […]
- NPR News08:47
Five men arrested on terror charges near U.K. air base released on bail, Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case.
- Al Jazeera English09:12
Washington's top diplomat calls the suspected plot 'a very serious situation' after five were arrested over the weekend.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:29
Britanska protuteroristička policija objavila je kako je pet muškaraca uhićenih u nedjelju u blizini zračne baze pušteno uz jamčevinu, što je neočekivani razvoj događaja u onome što su dužnosnici izvorno nazvali velikim incidentom koji uključuje mogući teroristički čin.
- patriotpost.us10:00
Could it really be that there’s nothing to see here about the weekend arrest of five men who were behaving very suspiciously near a British air base from which we conduct air strikes on Iran?
- NYT World10:44
The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details.
- Google News - Top Stories11:17
Rubio confirms 'foreign actor' involved in UK terror plot Fox News Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say police theguardian.com RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio bbc.com Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor The New York Times
- hngn.com12:25
Counter-terror police bailed five Londoners in their 20s under strict conditions, saying a foreign state may have used proxies; Iran denies any link.
- iheart.com12:30
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims a "foreign actor" was involved in a terror plot at a UK base used by the US military. Five men were arrested near the base but later released, drawing criticism from President Trump. The UK has not confirmed any foreign link, and Iran denies involvement.
- iheart.com12:30
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims a "foreign actor" was involved in a terror plot at a UK base used by the US military. Five men were arrested near the base but later released, drawing criticism from President Trump. The UK has not confirmed any foreign link, and Iran denies involvement.
- iheart.com12:30
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims a "foreign actor" was involved in a terror plot at a UK base used by the US military. Five men were arrested near the base but later released, drawing criticism from President Trump. The UK has not confirmed any foreign link, and Iran denies involvement.
- El País (Spain)13:12
Estados Unidos, cuyos bombarderos también utilizan la instalación, atribuye el intento a un actor extranjero e Irán niega cualquier implicación
- Google News - Top Stories13:14
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base after 5 men released on bail CBS News Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base Yahoo 5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there's a link to Iran MilitaryNews.com National security expert discusses alleged U.K. bomb plot NPR Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says Defense News
- The Guardian World13:29
US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return home Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot Tell us: have you been affected by the incident at RAF Fairford? Former national co-ordinator for UK counter-terrorism policing Nick Aldworth said investigators make bail decisions based on risk rather than investigative or geopolitical concerns. His comments come as US president...
- Al Jazeera English14:05
Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera
- The Hill14:19
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the alleged thwarted attack on a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom “clearly” involved a foreign state. Rubio, during an appearance on Fox News’s “Hannity," said the Sunday arrests of five men suspected of planning an attack on Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in England were “very...
- express.co.uk15:18
A former counter-terrorism officer has shared a theory
- Bloomberg Politics17:21edited after publishing ×2
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UK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Airbase SceneUK counterterror police investigating an incident at an airbase used by the US to launch strikes in Iran said they found fuel, but no explosives at the scene.
- Google News - Top Stories17:27
Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor The New York Times Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed wsj.com 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford BBC UK police say no explosive devices found in airbase probe Reuters Suspect foiled RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ by ringing police himself The Times
- Google News - Top Stories17:36
UK police say no explosive devices found in airbase probe Reuters Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real nytimes.com RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio, as some evacuated residents return home BBC Rubio confirms 'foreign actor' involved in UK terror plot Fox News
- PBS NewsHour18:14
The UK's Counter Terrorism Policing said petrol was recovered from three vans near RAF Fairford.
- South China Morning Post18:21edited after publishing
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Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol, not explosivesA UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion Tuesday, as police said no explosives but a “quantity of petrol” was found in vehicles seized nearby. Police were called to the Royal Air Force Fairford base in southwest England on Sunday after a resident saw several vans “acting suspiciously”, triggering an evacuation of the nearby village and the declaration of a “major incident”. “Those vehicles have been subject to extensive examination …...
- ABC News (Australia)18:44
Counterterrorism police arrested five suspects, all men in their 20s from London, on explosives and terrorism charges on Sunday after a local resident raised the alarm about suspicious activity.
- ANSA (Italy)18:44
Ma gli Usa insistono nei sospetti sull'Iran. E Trump critica il rilascio degli arrestati
- ANSA (Italy)18:44
Ieri i 5 sospetti britannici arrestati per 'terrorismo' erano stati rilasciati su cauzione
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:08
KOD ZRAKOPLOVNE baze RAF Fairford uhićeno je pet muškaraca zbog sumnje na terorizam. U njihovim kombijima nije pronađen eksploziv, već benzin. Istraga razmatra moguću povezanost s Iranom.
- fenlandcitizen.co.uk19:49
Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism.
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- lynnnews.co.uk29 Sept, 19:49their copy
- Google News - Top Stories19:54
How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail? BBC Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio, as some evacuated residents return home BBC Was Iran behind a ‘terror plot’ targeting US forces in Britain? The Hill British police find no explosives, but questions remain after arrests near a U.S.-run base Los Angeles Times
- Libération (France)20:06
Après avoir arrêté cinq personnes à proximité du site utilisé par les armées américaine et britannique de Fairford, dimanche, les forces de l’ordre semblent faire machine arrière, ce mardi soir.
- 24sata (Croatia)20:12
Britanska policija smiruje javnost nakon intenzivne istrage, ističući da nisu pronađene bombe u blizini baze RAF Fairford, dok se pretrage nastavljaju u Londonu.
- livemint.com20:21
UK counter-terror police investigating an incident at an airbase used by the US to launch strikes in Iran said they found fuel but no explosives at the scene.
- tportal (Croatia)20:25
Britanska policija za borbu protiv terorizma u utorak je objavila da nisu pronađene improvizirane eksplozivne naprave u sklopu istrage o navodnoj zavjeri usmjerenoj na britansku zračnu bazu koju američke snage koriste za napade na Iran
- NYT World20:31
The prospect of an attack on an air base used by U.S. forces prompted stepped-up protections across Europe, but confusion shrouds the case, in which the suspects were released on bail.
- iDNES (Czechia)20:45
Ve vozidlech prohledaných v souvislosti s incidentem u britské letecké základny Fairford využívané americkým letectvem se nenašly výbušniny, ale bezpečnostní složky zajistily množství benzinu. V úterý večer to uvedla britská protiteroristická policie. Policisté zároveň vysvětlovali rozhodnutí propustit na kauci pět podezřelých.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)29 Sept, 18:54their copy
- Novinky (Czechia)29 Sept, 18:59their copy
- dailystar.co.uk20:51
Further speculation has been sparked over the RAF Fairford incident, after it emerged one of the five suspects 'called 999' himself before the group were arrested
- Al Jazeera English20:55
A police alert turned into a potential Iranian “bomb plot” against a British military base used by the US.
- Google News - Top Stories21:02
'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford BBC Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed wsj.com UK police say no explosive devices found in airbase probe Reuters Was Iran behind a ‘terror plot’ targeting U.S. forces in Britain? thehill.com Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor nytimes.com
- watoday.com.au21:09
The development has deepened the mystery over the incident, as new details emerged about the possible plan to attack the Royal Air Force base at Fairford that is also used by American military aircraft.
- The Guardian World21:35edited after publishing
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No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say policeMan dialled 999 before he and four others were arrested near military base in Gloucestershire, it has emerged One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a terror investigation that prompted fears of an Iran-backed plot called the police to report the incident, it has emerged. The call from the man, in his 20s and from London, was one reason armed police were scrambled to arrest the men, who were with three vans close to the military base used by the US in its attacks on Iran....
- dailystar.co.uk21:39removed by the outlet
Trump launches scathing attack on UK police over RAF Fairford suspects' releaseDonald Trump has criticised the release on bail of five men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and subsequently held under counter-terrorism laws after a security alert near RAF Fairford
- Japan Times22:06
Investigators still believe it may be a plot involving proxies for Iran but are keeping an open mind to other possibilities.
- The Hill22:09
A transatlantic mystery is capturing attention in the U.S. and Britain. The central question is whether Iran was behind some kind of plot to target a British air base that is vital to the U.S. Air Force. Alternatively, was the initial speculation about an incident that has seen five men arrested, and then released on...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)23:43
W pojazdach zaparkowanych w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford w Wielkiej Brytanii nie znaleziono improwizowanych ładunków wybuchowych. Policja zabezpieczyła jednak benzynę. Śledczy nadal badają sprawę jako potencjalne przygotowanie aktu terroru, a pięciu zatrzymanych mężczyzn pozostaje objętych dochodzeniem.
Wed, 30 September 2026
35 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)03:12edited after publishing
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Großbritannien: Festgenommener bei RAF Fairford soll selbst Notruf gewählt habenFünf Männer wurden in der Nähe des Militärstützpunkts RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire festgenommen, es wird wegen Terrorverdachts ermittelt. Nun melden britische Medien: Einer von ihnen wählte selbst den Notruf.
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:54
Offenbar hat einer der Verdächtigen eines mutmaßlichen Anschlagsversuchs in Großbritannien selbst die Polizei gerufen. Einsatzkräfte warteten schon beim US-Stützpunkt.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:02
JEDAN od muškaraca uhićenih kod američke vojne baze u Britaniji sam je nazvao policiju prije nego što je priveden zbog sumnjivih aktivnosti.
- irishexaminer.com05:48
Eighty-five households were forced to decamp to a leisure centre on Sunday as the bomb squad and counter-terror police descended on the village of Whelford, where five men were arrested.
- Google News - Top Stories06:14
RAF Fairford: Suspect in alleged plot against British base called police before arrest, UK media report CNN Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real The New York Times Rubio confirms 'foreign actor' involved in UK terror plot Fox News Was Iran behind a ‘terror plot’ targeting US forces in Britain? The Hill
- El Mundo (Spain)08:45
Las autoridades informaron de que no se habían encontrado artefactos explosivos en las furgonetas decomisadas, aunque había "cantidades" de gasolina Leer
- Google News - Top Stories15:59
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says BBC Iran war live: Trump praises exit from Iraq as end of ‘excursion from hell’ | US-Israel war on Iran News Al Jazeera "Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says Axios UK Believes Iran Played a Part in RAF Fairford Air Base Incident, Burnham Says The New York Times Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ
- Bloomberg Politics16:00
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK government believes the Iranian state was behind a security incident at an airbase that’s used by the US to launch strikes on the country.
- express.co.uk16:00
The Prime Minister insisted counter-terrorism detectives and MI5 have the 'strongest grip and closest control' of the five British men released on bail
- The Guardian World16:00
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services There are “strong indications” that Iran played a role in events in which five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a terror investigation, Andy Burnham has said. Speaking to the media at the end of the Labour party conference in Liverpool, Burnham said he could not give any more details amid a police investigation, but that Iran was believed to be involved....
- dailymail.com16:00
RAF Fairford has been used in recent months by US bombers to launch air strikes against Iran which has been at the centre of speculation about whether it was involved in the drama on Sunday.
- winnipegfreepress.com16:03
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in the incident that saw five men arrested near a U.S.-run military air base in England late at night, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday.
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- brandonsun.com30 Sept, 16:03their copy
- greeleytribune.com16:05edited after publishing
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UK says strong indications Iran played a part in security incidentBurnham said British and American officials are carrying out a “complex and serious” investigation.
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- advocate-news.com30 Sept, 16:05their copy
- lbc.co.uk16:06
Earlier on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a television interview that the suspected plot “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:13
Prima di essere arrestato, uno dei cinque giovani fermati vicino alla base Raf di Fairford, nel sud ovest dell’Inghilterra, avrebbe chiamato la polizia. I cinque, originari di Londra e di età compresa tra i 23 e i 25 anni, sono stati arrestati domenica mattina con l’accusa di reati legati a esplosivi e il sospetto d’aver […] L'articolo Arresti vicino alla base Raf, il premier Burnham: “Forti indicazioni su un ruolo dell’Iran”. Il Times: “Prima del fermo uno dei 5 sospettati chiamò la polizia”...
- ABC News (Australia)16:14
In an interview with the BBC, Andy Burnham says UK authorities "believe Iran to have played a part" in an incident that unfolded over the weekend near a vital UK air base.
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- Channel News Asia30 Sept, 20:20their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)16:23
La Policía Antiterrorista (CTP, en inglés) prosigue su investigación del suceso, que provocó una alerta de seguridad ante la posibilidad de que se planeara un atentado Leer
- NYT World16:38
The British prime minister, Andy Burnham, said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the events at R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday, without providing details why.
- Le Monde (France)16:42
La police britannique est intervenue près de la base de Fairford, dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, après un appel passé aux services d’urgence signalant « trois véhicules suspects ». L’Iran avait « catégoriquement » démenti, lundi, tout lien avec cette affaire.
- South China Morning Post16:51edited after publishing
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UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in bomb scare at US-run airbaseBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were “strong indications” Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend. “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford,” Burnham told the BBC, referring to Sunday’s bomb scare near the airbase in southwest England, which is used by the US military in its war against Iran. “Of course it remains an ongoing,...
- El País (Spain)16:52El primer ministro británico asegura que Irán está detrás del incidente en la base aérea de Fairford
Burnham dice que las autoridades tienen la situación controlada y que el Gobierno está informando de todo a Estados Unidos
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:58
BRITANSKA vlada vjeruje da je Iran imao ulogu u incidentu kod zračne baze RAF Fairford koji je doveo do uhićenja petorice muškaraca. Teheran oštro odbacuje svaku umiješanost.
- Le Monde English17:14
Andy Burnham's comments are the first official confirmation from UK authorities that Iran may have had a hand in the incident, which saw three white vans appearing to head towards RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday.
- Times of India17:19
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in a recent incident. Five British men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses. They were later released on bail after no explosives were found in the vehicles involved. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are collaborating with US officials for further clarity.
- Axios17:29
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications that Iran played a part" in a suspected bomb plot at a British air base used by the U.S. The big picture: Burnham's comments to the BBC come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the weekend incident at RAF Fairford "clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor." Tehran denies any involvement. Five British men were released on bail Monday following their arrest a day earlier in connection with the alleged...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:30
Brytyjski rząd bada irański trop w sprawie udaremnionego ataku na bazę RAF Fairford. Służby wypuściły pięciu podejrzanych za kaucją, co wywołało zdziwienie Donalda Trumpa. - Są mocne przesłanki wskazujące, że Iran odegrał rolę w tym, co wydarzyło się w weekend - ujawnił w środę premier Andy Burnham.
- Politico Europe17:38
Five men were arrested on Sunday after police received a report of suspicious vehicles near the airbase, which hosts U.S. Air Force personnel.
- Google News - Top Stories17:59
"Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says Axios Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links Fox News UK Prime Minister Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in British air base incident cnbc.com UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says BBC No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real The New York Times
- Tagesschau (Germany)18:07
Großbritannien hat nach Angaben von Premier Burnham Hinweise, dass Iran in den Vorfall nahe dem Luftwaffenstützpunkt Fairford verwickelt ist. Teheran bestreitet jegliche Beteiligung. Viele Details sind weiter unklar.
- The Hill18:07
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday his government believes that Iran “played a part” in the alleged thwarted attack on a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom earlier this week. “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford,” Burnham told the BBC, referring...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:08
Govoreći za Sky News, Burnham je rekao da "ne bi oklijevao" ponovno sazvati Parlament ako to bude potrebno zbog incidenta
- Al Jazeera English18:09
UK Prime Minister says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the suspected RAF Fairford airbase plot.
- Google News - Top Stories19:10
Britain believes Iran was involved in incident near air base used by U.S., Prime Minister Andy Burnham says NBC News Iran war live: Trump says ‘you’ll see things happening very soon’ Al Jazeera UK PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incident yahoo.com UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says bbc.com "Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says Axios
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:57
'This remains, though, a complex and very serious police investigation. So I can't say any more at this stage,' says Andy Burnham
- jowhar.com22:03
A suspected terror plot near a key RAF base used by US aircraft has prompted Britain’s prime minister to point to “strong indications” of Iranian involvement,
Thu, 1 October 2026
44 reports- dailystar.co.uk00:16
Iran's foreign minister has hit back at Andy Burnham's claims that the country was involved in the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, saying he is "barking up the wrong tree"
- dailystar.co.uk01:11
Andy Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran played a part in the suspected terror plot near the base, but the police investigation remains ongoing
- Japan Times01:40
Iran's embassy in London earlier said it "categorically rejects and strongly condemns" speculation it was involved in the incident near RAF Fairford.
- naturalnews.com02:30
British counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran was behind a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford, a U.S. Air Force base in Gloucestershire, after five men were arrested early Sunday, according to officials briefed on the inquiry. Police received a call at about 12:45 a.m. reporting three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the base. Armed officers […]
- Al Jazeera English02:30edited after publishing
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UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denialAndy Burnham says UK has 'strong indications' Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:31
Nach dem Vorfall an einer Militärbasis in Großbritannien bestätigt Premier Andy Burnham eine mögliche Verbindung zu einem ausländischen Akteur. Irans Außenminister sieht ihn »auf dem Holzweg«.
- Channel News Asia07:41
British PM Andy Burnham said there were "strong indications" that Iran was involved in suspicious activity near the Fairford airbase, which is used by US forces in their war on Iran.
- Le Figaro (France)09:05
Cinq Britanniques ont été arrêtés puis relâchés sous caution dans cette affaire, pour laquelle Téhéran dément toute implication. Benyamin Netanyahou reproche au gouvernement britannique d’avoir sanctionné les colonies israéliennes peu après la transmission de renseignements sur un projet d’attaque iranien.
- France Info (France)09:08
Cinq hommes, des ressortissants britanniques âgés de 23 à 25 ans, ont été arrêtés pour "préparation d'un acte terroriste", avant d'être relâchés sous caution.
- middleeasteye.net09:52
The Israeli prime minister, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, suggested the British government has given in to an 'Islamist-Marxist alliance'
- middleeasteye.net11:45
- Al Jazeera English13:51
UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.
- Times of India15:48
Iran's foreign ministry expressed its discontent by summoning the British ambassador, following remarks made by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham about Tehran's alleged role in a recent incident at RAF Fairford. Iranian officials rebuffed these claims, suggesting they shifted focus from British military operations against Iran, particularly the US usage of UK bases. Meanwhile, five British men were initially detained over a suspected terror plot but were ultimately released.
- Google News - Top Stories16:43
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say BBC Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links Fox News UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident The New York Times British police find no explosives in vehicles of men detained near base used by U.S. NBC News Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ
- Al Jazeera English16:55
Counter Terrorism police also questioned a UK national, days after five others were arrested and released on bail.
- NYT World16:59
British police said a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national was arrested Thursday. British officials have said they believe Iran played a part in planning the incident at R.A.F. Fairford.
- The Guardian World17:02
Counter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution Detectives have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of an investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Counter-terrorism police said the 27-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in Westminster on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Continue reading...
- El País (Spain)17:05
Burnham afirmó el miércoles que había “indicios sólidos” de que Teherán estaba involucrado, algo que la República Islámica niega
- Bloomberg Politics17:13edited after publishing
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Police Arrest Dual UK-Iranian National Over Airbase PlotUK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Iran was likely responsible for the thwarted attempt to attack an airbase used by the US, after police said on Thursday they’d arrested an British-Iranian dual national.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:17
C’è un nuovo fermato per il caso del presunto attacco alla base inglese della Raf di Fairford, usata anche dall’aviazione americana nel conflitto contro Teheran. La polizia britannica ha arrestato un cittadino 27enne con doppia nazionalità, britannica e iraniana, con l’accusa di preparazione di atti terroristici. Si tratta del sesto arresto nell’ambito delle indagini di […] L'articolo Presunto attacco alla base inglese della Raf, arrestato 27enne con cittadinanza britannica e iraniana. L’uomo è...
- Axios17:27
A U.K. Iranian dual national was arrested on suspicion of preparing to carry out terrorist acts in connection with an incident at an English air base used by the U.S., British counterterrorism police said Thursday. The big picture: Tehran has denied any involvement in the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were "strong indications that Iran played a part" in it. Driving the news: The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, on...
- bristolpost.co.uk17:30
There were five initial arrests
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- somersetlive.co.uk1 Oct, 17:30their copy
- jowhar.com17:34
A dual UK-Iranian national has become the sixth person to be arrested in connection with the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot.
- Times of India17:38
A UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in London over a security incident linked to RAF Fairford. The incident followed the arrest of five British men suspected of preparing a terrorist act. Authorities are investigating potential foreign state involvement, particularly from Iran, which has denied any connection. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated strong signs suggesting Iran's role in the incident.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:48
BRITANSKA policija uhitila je dvojnog britansko-iranskog državljanina u Londonu zbog sumnje na pripremu terorističkih djela. Istraga je povezana s mogućim napadom na zračnu bazu RAF Fairford.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:51
Deputy foreign minister rejects allegations, urges London to officially clarify position
- South China Morning Post17:52
British counterterrorism police investigating a suspected plot involving an airbase used by the US to target Iran said on Thursday they had arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. In an incident which triggered a huge police response, raised alarm among Western allies, and remains largely unexplained, five British men in their 20s were arrested on Sunday on suspected terrorism and explosive offences near RAF Fairford in western England. The men were...
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- Channel News Asia1 Oct, 22:47their copy
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:57
Mehrere Männer werden verdächtigt, einen Anschlag auf die Militärbasis RAF Fairford in Großbritannien geplant zu haben. In London hat es eine weitere Festnahme gegeben. Offenbar verdichten sich die Spuren nach Iran.
- ABC News (Australia)17:59
UK police arrested the 27-year-old in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and said a second British man, 26, had also been questioned under caution.
- Politico Europe17:59
A 25-year-old man who is a dual U.K./Iranian national was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
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- MercoPress (South America)1 Oct, 22:26their copy
- ANSA (Italy)18:06
Montano sospetti su una pista legata a Teheran. L'Iran nega tutto e convoca l'ambasciatore britannico
- Libération (France)18:10
Dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, des véhicules suspects avaient été retrouvés près de la base de Fairford. La police antiterroriste a arrêté ce jeudi 1er octobre un homme de 25 ans, soupçonné de «préparation d’un acte terroriste».
- Google News - Top Stories18:28
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England AP News UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident The New York Times 6th man arrested in RAF Fairford incident has Iranian citizenship Yahoo Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links Fox News Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ
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- El Mundo (Spain)18:28
Desde el lunes ha ido creciendo el rumor de que lo que intentaban los implicados en el suceso era robar combustible Leer
- DW Top Stories18:44
Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.
- Google News - Top Stories18:59
British-Iranian man arrested in RAF Fairford investigation politico.eu UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident The New York Times Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over security incident at U.S.-run air base in England Yahoo Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links Fox News Mullin says US 'knew' Iran would try to attack American assets in UK ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- France Info (France)19:04
Il s'agit de la sixième personne interpellée dans le cadre de l'enquête alors que le Premier ministre britannique soupçonne une implication du régime de Téhéran.
- iDNES (Czechia)20:08
Britská policie zadržela muže s britským a íránským občanstvím kvůli přípravě teroristického útoku u letecké základny Fairford využívané Spojenými státy. Oznámil to protiteroristický oddíl policie. U základny v neděli policie zadržela pět Britů a nalezla několik výbušnin.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:19
Police say investigation into events in Gloucestershire is 'hugely complex' as teams pursue multiple lines of inquiry
- abcnews.com20:23
U.S. "knew" Iran was going to try and attack an asset in the United Kingdom, DHS Secretary says
- bnonews.com20:28
A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the incident near a British air base used by U.S. bombers, according to counterterrorism police. The latest suspect is a British-Iranian man, while five men arrested earlier remain on police bail. The 25-year-old man was arrested on Thursday afternoon in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparing […]
- The Hill20:53
British authorities on Thursday arrested a 27-year-old man with dual United Kingdom and Iranian nationality in connection to the thwarted alleged terrorist attack earlier this week on a U.S.-operated air base owned by the U.K. The man was arrested in the City of Westminster, London, “on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts” after British police looked...
- theage.com.au21:00
A sixth man has been arrested in the UK over an alleged bomb plot near an RAF base.
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Fri, 2 October 2026
4 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)00:24
Fünf Männer sollen am Luftwaffenstützpunkt Fairfield in England einen Terroranschlag vorbereitet haben. Nun hat die Polizei einen weiteren Verdächtigen festgenommen.
- Al Jazeera English09:03
Police investigate 'possible foreign state involvement' as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident.
- Le Figaro (France)16:05
RÉCIT - Le premier ministre Andy Burnham a évoqué de «fortes indications» d’une implication iranienne alors que la police enquête toujours sur une possible tentative d’attentat contre le site de la RAF.
- Google News - Top Stories18:32
UK police charge man with preparing terror acts including against Nigel Farage CNN Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage BBC UK counter-terrorism police charge man with planning terror acts Fox News British police charge man with preparing terrorist acts against Trump ally Nigel Farage NBC News Widdecombe Suspect Charged in Planning Terror Act Against Farage Bloomberg.com
Sat, 3 October 2026
11 reports- BBC News World10:27
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:30
Assume connotati sempre più incerti il presunto attacco alla base aerea militare della Raf britannica a Fairford, utilizzata dai bombardieri Usa nella guerra all’Iran. Da giorni le autorità inglesi e americane spingono per l’ipotesi di un piano di sabotaggio orchestrato da Teheran: proprio in questa direzione andava l’arresto di un cittadino con doppia cittadinanza britannica […] L'articolo Presunto attacco alla base Raf di Fairford: rilasciato su cauzione anche il cittadino britannico-iraniano...
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:40
Die britische Polizei untersucht verdächtige Aktivitäten nahe einer Luftwaffenbasis. Die sechste in diesem Fall verhaftete Person ist gegen Kaution freigelassen worden.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)12:10
Britská protiteroristická policie propustila na kauci britsko-íránského občana, kterého ve čtvrtek zadržela kvůli podezření z přípravy teroristického činu. Stalo se tak v souvislosti s incidentem u letecké základny RAF Fairford na západě Anglie. Vyšetřování pokračuje a policie zároveň oznámila ukončení prohlídek dvou objektů v Londýně, informovala agentura Reuters.
- Le Monde English12:47
UK police released a 25-year-old man on bail on Saturday after he was arrested in central London on 'suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts' as part of an investigation into an incident into a military base in southwest England.
- NYT World13:11
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
- The Guardian World13:19
The 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’ A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail. The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Continue reading...
- The Hill15:30
The U.K.-Iranian dual national who was arrested in connection with an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated military base in England was released on bail, British authorities confirmed Saturday. The 25-year-old man was taken into custody in the City of Westminster, London, earlier this week on “suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts" targeting RAF Fairford...
- PBS NewsHour15:33
The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts close to the RAF Fairford air base, which has been used by American bombers to strike Iran. He was the sixth person taken into custody and then released on bail as detectives investigate the incident.
- Google News - Europe query16:19
How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint The New York Times
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:59
'Investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is continuing,' says Counter Terrorism Policing
Sun, 4 October 2026
28 reports- NYT World20:55
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
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- wn.com4 Oct, 23:45their copy
- Google News - Top Stories20:55
U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats nytimes.com Dual U.K.-Iranian national released on bail after arrest over security incident near U.S.-run air base in England CBS News US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base Yahoo What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base wsj.com
- BBC News World21:23
No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
- Google News - Top Stories21:25
US bombers sent home from RAF Fairford base after suspected bomb plot The Guardian U.K. Base Would Be Ambitious Target for ‘Gig Economy’ Warfare The New York Times United States Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack ABC7 San Francisco Dual U.K.-Iranian national released on bail after arrest over security incident near U.S.-run air base in England CBS News All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base WSJ
- The Guardian World21:25edited after publishing
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US bombers sent home from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plotAircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central London The US Air Force has pulled its bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack at the base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the US, according to a Pentagon official who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements and spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Continue reading...
- South China Morning Post21:31edited after publishing
The US Air Force has removed its bombers stationed at a US-run military airbase in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States, according to a Pentagon official who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements and spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Aviation watchers such as the Military Air Tracking Alliance have observed dozens of...
- Times of India21:32
The United States has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into a suspected terror plot. The withdrawal occurred shortly after several people were arrested in connection with the alleged attack plans. British authorities indicated potential Iranian involvement, while Tehran firmly denied these claims and summoned the British ambassador. Additionally, the US maintains military presence in the Middle East with several ships heading to the region.
- ABC (Spain)21:33
La Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos ha retirado, a lo largo del fin de semana, sus bombarderos estacionados en una de sus bases militares ubicada en Inglaterra y utilizada para golpear Irán tras una investigación sobre un ataque terrorista. Los aviones que se encontraban en la base de RAF Fairford han vuelto a sus lugares de origen , según informaron fucionarios estadounidenses este domingo a diversos medios del país norteamericano.Observadores de la aviación, como la Military Air Tracking...
- MercoPress (South America)21:35removed by the outlet
US withdraws all its bombers from Britain's RAF Fairford baseThe United States has withdrawn all the bombers it had deployed at RAF Fairford, in western England, a week after the incident near the base that British counter-terrorism police are investigating. Washington gave no reason for the decision.
- PBS NewsHour21:37
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.
- Bloomberg Politics21:44
The Pentagon has removed bombers based at the Royal Air Force base in the UK that was at the center of a suspected attempted terrorist attack last week.
- watoday.com.au21:52edited after publishing
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US pulls bomber jets from UK air base after terror plotThe Pentagon said all B-1 bombers deployed to the base, which US forces have used to strike Iran, have returned to the US.
- wjactv.com21:55
U.S. Air Force bombers were pulled out of RAF Fairford in England on Sunday as investigators look into a suspected terror plot targeting the base.
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- iheart.com22:03
The U.S. has removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. due to a suspected terror plot linked to Iran. Six suspects were arrested and released on bail, sparking criticism from U.S. officials. Security has been heightened at other bases as investigations continue.
- iheart.com22:03
The U.S. has removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. due to a suspected terror plot linked to Iran. Six suspects were arrested and released on bail, sparking criticism from U.S. officials. Security has been heightened at other bases as investigations continue.
- iheart.com22:03
The U.S. has removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. due to a suspected terror plot linked to Iran. Six suspects were arrested and released on bail, sparking criticism from U.S. officials. Security has been heightened at other bases as investigations continue.
- Al Jazeera English22:23
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.
- Google News - Top Stories22:29
All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base WSJ US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat CNN Pentagon confirms US bombers recalled from UK base Politico U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident CBS News
- express.co.uk22:33
All US bombers have been urgently withdrawn from the UK base after a fresh terror threat
- Axios22:37edited after publishing
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U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from IranThe U.S. military evacuated a dozen B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK over the weekend as a result of intelligence suggesting an Iranian drone attack, U.S. officials said. Why it matters: Such an Iranian drone attack from British soil against the base could have led to the killing of U.S. service members and destroyed the strategic bombers. It would have been an unprecedented and brazen attack by Iran against a U.S. base in Europe — with the potential for dramatic escalation...
- Channel News Asia22:46
The planes' removal comes after several men were arrested on suspicion of a terror plot on the air base, with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying that Britain had "strong indications" that Iran was involved in the suspected plot targeting the base.
- The Hill22:50
The Pentagon pulled all 12 B-1 bombers this weekend from the U.K.’s RAF Fairford air base to their home stations in the U.S. weeks after an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated post in England. “While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time, we can acknowledge now...
- nbcwashington.com22:55edited after publishing
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U.S. Air Force removes bombers from British air base targeted in suspected terror plot - Der Spiegel (Germany)22:56
Die mutmaßlichen Anschlagspläne gegen die britische Basis Fairford haben das US-Militär aufgeschreckt. Jetzt sind sämtliche Langstreckenbomber zurückbeordert worden. Die Eile des Abzugs wirft neue Fragen auf.
- El País (Spain)23:23
El Reino Unido sospecha de la implicación iraní en el supuesto plan terrorista, pero Teherán niega cualquier vinculación
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)23:54
Siły Powietrzne USA wycofały do kraju bombowce stacjonujące w brytyjskiej bazie RAF Fairford. Decyzja ma związek ze śledztwem dotyczącym planowanego ataku terrorystycznego na ten obiekt, z którego prowadzono uderzenia na Iran. Brytyjskie władze łączą sprawę z Teheranem, choć sam Iran zaprzecza oskarżeniom.
- Le Monde (France)23:56
Six hommes sont sous contrôle judiciaire après que de l’essence « en quantité » a été trouvée dans des véhicules près de la base militaire de Fairford, dans le sud-ouest de l’Angleterre. De nombreux points restent à élucider autour de cette affaire sur laquelle plane l’ombre de l’Iran, estime Londres.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:56
Redeployment follows arrests of 6 suspects in connection with foiled attack on RAF Fairford facility
Mon, 5 October 2026
52 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:23
US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears Al Jazeera All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base WSJ US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns Defense News U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News
- Japan Times01:25
The New York Times, citing two unnamed U.S. officials, reported that the withdrawal had been carried out with unusual swiftness and urgency.
- MercoPress (South America)01:35
The United States has withdrawn all the bombers it had deployed at RAF Fairford, in western England, a week after the incident near the base that British counter-terrorism police are investigating. Washington gave no reason for the decision.
- Die Zeit (Germany)01:51
In der Nähe des Luftwaffenstützpunktes RAF Fairford wurden mehrere Männer wegen Terrorverdachts festgenommen. Nun hat die US-Luftwaffe ihre Kampfjets von dort abgezogen.
- Tagesschau (Germany)01:56
Washington hat seine Langstreckenbomber vom britischen Militärstützpunkt Fairford zurückbeordert - aus Sicherheitsgründen, wie das Pentagon erklärte. Vor einer Woche waren dort Männer wegen möglicher Anschlagspläne festgenommen worden.
- DW Top Stories01:58
Following a suspected terrorist plot targeting the UK's Fairford airbase, the US Air Force withdrew all its B-1 planes from the site.
- ČT24 (Czechia)03:04edited after publishing
Spojené státy stáhly všechny bombardéry svého letectva umístěné na letecké základně Fairford na západě Anglie. Učinily tak po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný pokus o teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k náletům na cíle v Íránu. Informovala o tom agentura AP s odvoláním na představitele Pentagonu. Prezident Donald Trump v pondělí podle AFP prohlásil, že USA bombardéry přemístily kvůli hrozbě, kterou však neupřesnil.
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- Novinky (Czechia)5 Oct, 04:01their copy
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- tportal (Croatia)03:46
Sjedinjene Države povukle su svoje bombardere B-1 iz britanske zračne baze tjedan dana nakon što je nekoliko muškaraca uhićeno pod sumnjom da su pripremali terorističke napade na taj vojni objekt, izvijestio je Reuters u nedjelju, pozivajući se na riječi neimenovanog dužnosnika Pentagona
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- N1 Info (Croatia)5 Oct, 04:45their copy
- ANSA (Italy)04:03
In seguito all'incidente che ha portato all'apertura di una indagine antiterrorismo
- Google News - Top Stories04:33
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot The Washington Post U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats nytimes.com What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News Dual U.K.-Iranian national released on bail after arrest over security incident near U.S.-run air base in England CBS News Marking Oct. 7 anniversary, IDF chief says it is ‘our duty to investigate’ Hamas attack The Times of Israel
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:37
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:47
Britanska vlada odobrila je Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama korištenje bombardera stacioniranih u Fairfordu za napade na iranska raketna postrojenja iz kojih se provode napadi na brodove u Hormuškom tjesnacu.
- Google News - Top Stories04:58
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base BBC All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base WSJ US Withdraws All Bombers From RAF Fairford After Security Incident Yahoo U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News
- RMF24 (Poland)05:10
Nagły ruch USA. Wycofali bombowce z Wielkiej Brytanii
- namibian.com.na05:14
The US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the UK military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter terror […]
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- dailymirror.lk5 Oct, 06:44their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:22
Desetak bombardera B-1 bilo je smješteno u zračnoj bazi Fairford
- Le Figaro (France)05:29
Londres avait mis en avant des «indications claires» d’un rôle de l’Iran dans ce dossier, ce qu’a nié Téhéran, quand Washington a évoqué l’implication d’un «acteur étranger».
- France Info (France)05:56
Six personnes soupçonnées d'infractions liées aux explosifs avaient été arrêtées fin septembre. Le Premier ministre britannique dit suspecter une implication de l'Iran.
- Euronews05:58
Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford.
- Le Monde English06:16
Police were called to the Fairford military base in southwest England on September 27 after a local farmer reported a group of men with several vans engaged in 'suspicious' activity. Investigators did not find any explosives in the vans, but 'a quantity of petrol was recovered.'
- kenya-today.com07:07
The United States has withdrawn every bomber from the RAF Fairford base in Gloucestershire, following a police‑investigated incident involving suspicious vehicles and arrests on terror‑related charges.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:50
Gli Stati Uniti hanno annunciato il ritiro dei loro bombardieri strategici B-1 dalla base militare britannica di Fairford, dopo il recente incidente che ha portato all’apertura di un’indagine antiterrorismo con diversi aspetti ancora poco chiari. Londra aveva segnalato “chiare indicazioni” di un coinvolgimento dell’Iran nella vicenda – circostanza smentita da Teheran -, mentre Washington aveva […] L'articolo Gli Usa ritirano i loro bombardieri dalla base Raf di Fairford dopo il presunto...
- Google News - Europe query09:34US pulls bombers from Britain as Iranian threats raise base security concern in Europe - stripes.com
US pulls bombers from Britain as Iranian threats raise base security concern in Europe stripes.com
- breitbart.com10:24
All American bombers stationed at a UK Air Force base for strikes on Iran have been flown back to the U.S. after an alleged terror plot.
- Bloomberg Politics10:26
The Pentagon has removed bombers from the UK Royal Air Force base that was at the center of a suspected attempted terrorist attack last week. All American bombers deployed at RAF Fairford have now returned to their home bases in the US, a Defense Department official said. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Al Jazeera English11:09
The US has abruptly withdrawn all of its aircraft from the UK’s RAF Fairford, citing concerns about a potential attack.
- BBC News World12:07
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
- Libération (France)12:41
Cette base militaire est notamment utilisée par l’US Air Force pour envoyer des appareils effectuer des frappes sur l’Iran. Six personnes ont été arrêtées après «un incident majeur» de sécurité fin septembre.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:07
Womöglich aus Angst vor iranischen Anschlägen hat die US-Luftwaffe zwölf „B-1“-Flugzeuge vom südenglischen Stützpunkt Fairford abgezogen. Gewarnt wird auch vor Attacken auf US-Flugplätze in Deutschland.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:07
Womöglich aus Angst vor iranischen Anschlägen hat die US-Luftwaffe zwölf „B-1“-Flugzeuge vom südenglischen Stützpunkt Fairford abgezogen. Gewarnt wird auch vor Attacken auf US-Flugplätze in Deutschland.
- Google News - Top Stories13:12
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident CBS News US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat CNN What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- abcnews.com14:18edited after publishing
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US removes bombers from UK base after suspected plotThe U.S. said it moved all of its heavy bombers out of RAF Fairford.
- Al Jazeera English14:19
The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.
- ABC News (Australia)14:50
The incident prompted a counter-terrorism probe and forced evacuations at dozens of homes near the air base, where US planes had been stationed to carry out strikes on Iran.
- Google News - Top Stories14:54
U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran Axios U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times 'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S moving long-range bombers from U.K. CNBC All B-1 Bombers Leave RAF Fairford in Hasty Departure from UK Base Air & Space Forces Magazine Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:08
Americké letectvo v neděli narychlo stáhlo své bombardéry z britské základny Fairford. Právě u ní před týdnem policie zatkla skupinu pěti maskovaných mužů, které teď vyšetřuje. Podezření padá zejména na Írán.
- Google News - Top Stories15:27
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers from base The Guardian U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News Relocation of U.S. bombers in U.K. highlights new risks for military bases The Washington Post Rubio: No direct link between US bombers removal and UK base incident Al Jazeera
- The Guardian World15:45edited after publishing
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Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford?The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh,...
- Google News - Top Stories16:13
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers BBC U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats The New York Times Newshour | The UK insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers BBC Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press U.S. Department of State (.gov) Trump says US bombers moved from UK due to threats Reuters
- morningstaronline.co.uk17:30
ANTI-WAR campaigners have called for the further removal of US militarism from Britain after the country’s bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford.Downing Street insisted the site remains safe following the withdrawal, despite initial reports linking it to recent threats against the base.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later downplayed the move, saying: “It’s not unusual to see movement of assets to different parts of the world based on exercises, redeployments, people changing out and new...
- morningstaronline.co.uk17:30
THE latest development from RAF Fairford — the news of
- Al Jazeera English17:34
Rubio stresses US base security, following the removal of B-1 bombers amid alleged threats targeting UK military assets.
- The Guardian World18:07edited after publishing
A dozen B-1s stationed at Gloucestershire base redeployed over concerns about possible threat from Iran Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire base over security concerns about a possible threat from Iran. The prime minister’s spokesperson, speaking during a scheduled briefing, said “yes” when asked if the military site was safe – contrasting with the concern the US military revealed during...
- Politico Europe18:36
The Pentagon's decision to relocate B-1 bombers from the British air base comes after months of frustration in the Trump administration over Britain's defense spending.
- BBC News World18:45
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
- BBC News World19:55
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
- Channel News Asia20:43
The bombers were moved after suspicious activity near the base led to a counter-terrorism investigation.
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:39
AMERIČKI predsjednik Trump potvrdio je povlačenje bombardera iz britanske baze RAF Fairford zbog 'određenih prijetnji'. Pentagon je avione vratio u SAD, a nagađa se o mogućoj sabotaži povezanoj s Iranom.
- South China Morning Post21:40edited after publishing
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US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump saysUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on Iran. Last week, five British men were arrested near the base – which Iran’s Revolutionary Guards previously said was a legitimate target – on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. “We had an idea that there might be...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)22:17
Wycofanie amerykańskich bombowców B-1 z bazy RAF Fairford w Wielkiej Brytanii było reakcją na zagrożenia ze strony Iranu - potwierdził Donald Trump. Prezydent USA tym samym zaprzeczył słowom Marco Rubio, który przedstawiał decyzję jako rutynowe przemieszczenie wojsk.
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:20
- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:52edited after publishing
Der fluchtartige Rückzug der US-Bomber aus Großbritannien war Routine, behauptet Außenminister Marco Rubio. Präsident Donald Trump schildert eine andere Version. Steckt eine Drohnenbedrohung hinter der Aktion?
Tue, 6 October 2026
35 reports- Japan Times01:38
The suspected attack was part of an Iranian plot to strike aircraft and kill some of the several hundred American personnel stationed there.
- Google News - Top Stories02:15
Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base The New York Times The Rise of Gig Economy Warfare The New York Times Warnings of possible Iranian drone attack led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford ft.com U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base because of threat of Iranian drone attack Axios 'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S. moving long-range bombers from UK CNBC
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:48
Downing Street says UK airbase remains secure as Washington moves bombers back to US following reported threat
- Euronews03:54
Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:19
Trump je rekao da su oni koji stoje iza prijetnji vjerojatno povezani s Iranom kada su ga novinari pitali tko je odgovoran...
- Google News - Top Stories04:25
Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford BBC Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base The New York Times U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base because of threat of Iranian drone attack Axios 'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S. moving long-range bombers from UK CNBC What we know and don’t know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare AP News
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:44
Die Sorge vor einem Drohnenangriff führte offenbar zum überraschenden US-Abzug von einem Stützpunkt in England. Militärkreise gehen von einem iranischen Komplott aus.
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:57
Die Sorge vor einem Drohnenangriff führte offenbar zum überraschenden US-Abzug von einem Stützpunkt in England. Militärkreise gehen von einem iranischen Komplott aus.
- irishtimes.com07:07
Officials say bombers were taken from Fairford because of the risk of an attack ordered by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- standard.co.uk08:15
The US president said the military aircraft ‘didn’t fly out by accident’.
- iDNES (Czechia)08:17
Spojené státy své bombardéry z britské letecké základny Fairford o víkendu stáhly kvůli možné hrozbě dronového útoku nařízeného íránskými revolučními gardami, píše dnes list The New York Times (NYT). Deník se odvolává na americké a britské činitele.Náhlé stažení všech 12 amerických bombardérů B-1 přišlo po incidentu, který britské úřady vyšetřují jako možný pokus o teroristický útok na základnu využívanou Američany k náletům na cíle v Íránu.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)6 Oct, 06:45their copy
- ABC News (Australia)08:36
Mystery still surrounds what happened near UK RAF base Fairford but analysts warn US allies may face seeing their bases targeted.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)08:37
Es habe dringende Warnungen vor einem potenziellen komplexen Angriff gegeben, schreibt das Wall Street Journal. Dabei hätten unter anderem US-Piloten auf dem Stützpunkt RAF Fairford getötet werden sollen.
- El País (Spain)08:49
El intento de atentado formaba parte de una conspiración para destruir aviones y matar a estadounidenses, según ‘The New York Times’
- ANSA (Italy)09:02
Un funzionario: 'Gli Stati Uniti possono schierare i bombardieri da qualsiasi luogo'
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:48
Außenminister Marco Rubio hatte hingegen betont, dass der Abzug nicht in direktem Zusammenhang mit mutmaßlichen Terrordrohungen stehe. Die Verlegung sei „nichts Ungewöhnliches“.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:01
Stany Zjednoczone wycofały 12 bombowców B-1 z bazy RAF Fairford w południowej Anglii po uzyskaniu informacji o planowanym ataku dronowym, zlecanym przez irański Korpus Strażników Rewolucji Islamskiej. Jak podaje "The New York Times", Iran miał wymierzyć uderzenie w samoloty i kilkuset żołnierzy stacjonujących na terenie obiektu.
- Al Jazeera English12:22
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
- news4jax.com12:25edited after publishing
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UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air baseA U.S.-run military air base in England faced Iranian-related threats and the Trump administration believed that the intention was to kill as many American troops and destroy as many U.S. planes as possible.
- Google News - Top Stories12:35
Mapping where US bombers are based globally Al Jazeera Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Bombers From U.K. Air Base RAF Fairford The New York Times Trump says US bombers moved from UK due to threats Reuters U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base because of threat of Iranian drone attack Axios Intelligence on potential Iranian drone attack led U.S. to move bombers The Washington Post
- Bloomberg Politics12:47
A 22-year-old British man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses linked to a suspected plan to carry out an attack on UK airbase.
- The Guardian World12:52edited after publishing
Counter-terrorism police say 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offences A seventh man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of the investigation related to threats to RAF Fairford, police have said. The 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster, central London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, counter-terrorism police said. Continue reading...
- Politico Europe13:02
The arrest is the seventh in connection to the investigation into a security incident at the airbase, which led to the U.S. withdrawing B-1 bombers.
- Times of India13:28
- newcastleherald.com.au13:39
A seventh man has been charged over a suspected terror plot at a UK airbase that was housing...
- Al Jazeera English13:44edited after publishing
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UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incidentBritish national, twenty-two, arrested on suspicion of a "terror" offence after other suspects released on bail.
- El País (Spain)14:33
El primer ministro británico señala a Irán. Los medios estadounidenses hablan de un ataque con un dron iraní
- Le Monde English14:47
The arrest came a day after President Trump said the US had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of 'threats' he believed were linked to Tehran.
- South China Morning Post15:05
British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offence over a security incident at a US-run military airbase in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seventh in connection with a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, located 160km (100 miles) west of London, which has been used by American bombers to strike Iran during this year’s war. Five British men in their 20s were detained near the perimeter of the base in the early hours...
- DW Top Stories15:30
The man, a British national in his twenties, was arrested in London in suspicion of "preparing terrorist acts."
- 24sata (Croatia)16:28
Britanska vlada pokrenula je istragu zbog navodnog iranskog plana napada dronovima na ključnu zračnu bazu, što je dovelo do povlačenja američkih bombardera iz regije.
- middleeasteye.net16:45
- legalinsurrection.com21:00
Some officials said they believed the plot was loosely inspired by Ukraine’s attack on Russia last year, when it smuggled drones deep into the country and launched them from semi-trucks.
- Bloomberg Politics22:31
Gen. Charles Wald, USAF Retired, says threats against US military bases are not unusual and says the departure of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford is being depicted “a little bit out of context.” Wald says moving the bombers was a smart precaution and says the growing drone threat is getting significant attention from the US military. Wald says the US can learn from the creativity Ukraine has demonstrated in its use of drones during the war. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on...
- PBS NewsHour22:50
British police arrested a 22-year-old on suspicion of terrorism offenses connected to a possible plot against the RAF Fairford air base. Over the weekend, the U.S. Air Force evacuated bombers from that base, for fear of an attack. Nick Schifrin reports.
Wed, 7 October 2026
8 reports- Le Monde (France)07:00
En France, du 28 septembre au 2 octobre, toutes les bases aériennes se sont entraînées à limiter leur vulnérabilité face aux risques d’attaques de drones, d’intrusions ou de cyberattaques. Le site de Mérignac, siège du commandement territorial de l’armée de l’air et de l’espace, était au cœur de cet exercice.
- NPR News08:44
The investigation continues into whether Iran is linked it an incident at a U.K. air base, thousands join student-led protest in France, former German spy chief to face charges including espionage.
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- spokanepublicradio.org7 Oct, 08:44their copy
- Google News - Top Stories10:38
Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge The Washington Post U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 NPR Man Arrested in Connection With Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford The New York Times Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press U.S. Department of State (.gov) Investigation continues into whether U.K. air base incident is linked to Iran NPR
- spokanepublicradio.org10:45
Questions continue to swirl around a U.K. military base and potential Iran-backed attacks.
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- kccu.org7 Oct, 10:45their copy
- ksut.org7 Oct, 10:45their copy
- wjct.org7 Oct, 10:45their copy
- NPR News10:52
A possible Iranian threat led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a U.K. base. And, Israelis are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct. 7 attacks.
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- wutc.org7 Oct, 10:52their copy
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- ksut.org7 Oct, 10:52their copy
- kacu.org7 Oct, 10:52their copy
- kccu.org7 Oct, 10:52their copy
- tspr.org7 Oct, 10:52their copy
- Google News - Top Stories10:52
U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 NPR Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge The Washington Post Man Arrested in Connection With Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford The New York Times Threat of Iranian Drone Attack Prompted U.S. to Pull Bombers From U.K. Base WSJ The U.S. Military Struggles to Protect Its Bases Amid Failing Iran War The Intercept
- Google News - Top Stories15:47
Trump’s Retreat: From the Gulf to Britain, American Forces Pull Back The New York Times Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge The Washington Post Suspected Iranian drone plot pushed U.S. to evacuate bombers from British air base PBS U.K. police arrest 7th man over RAF Fairford incident on suspicion of terrorism after releasing 6 on bail CBS News U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 NPR
- weeklyblitz.net18:36
Thu, 8 October 2026
3 reports- El País (Spain)08:44edited after publishing
Los investigadores desvinculan el caso de Irán y del incidente en la base aérea de Fairford. La BBC señala que su objetivo era pasar información a Rusia
- The Hill10:00
The U.S. military’s abrupt withdrawal of all of its bombers from a British air base in response to a possible terrorist attack has expanded fears over Iran’s ability to strike targets outside the Middle East — and well outside its missile range. The threat, reported to be a potential drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic...
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:50
I POSLJEDNJI od sedam osumnjičenika za pripremu terorističkog napada na zračnu bazu RAF Fairford pušten je uz jamčevinu. Istraga se nastavlja, a SAD je ranije povukao bombardere zbog prijetnje.
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World09:00
Although there is scepticism about Tehran’s capabilities, it has become clear it wants Britain to feel it poses a risk Britain may have been only peripherally involved in the bombing of Iran that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu started, but in the past fortnight it has become clear that Tehran wants to pose a threat inside the UK in response. In the aftermath of the confused incident near RAF Fairford, western officials are weighing up whether to warn publicly that Iran now has US military...
Mon, 12 October 2026
26 reports- Bloomberg Politics15:01
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was “almost certainly” responsible for an alleged terror plot at a British airbase used by the US.
- Channel News Asia15:11
"I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard," said UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:26
BRITANSKI premijer Andy Burnham izjavio je da Iran i njegova Revolucionarna garda vrlo vjerojatno stoje iza planiranog napada na bazu RAF Fairford, nakon uhićenja petorice osumnjičenika.
- France Info (France)15:55
"Nous ne tolérerons pas ces menaces sur notre sol", a également déclaré lundi Andy Burnham au sujet de l'incident qui a eu lieu fin septembre.
- Politico Europe15:57
Foreign ministers from 29 countries — including the U.K. and U.S. — issued a joint statement condemning violent attacks by Iran, and warning those responsible would be held to account.
- Times of India16:32
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:43
Premier Wielkiej Brytanii Andy Burnham ocenił, że za incydentem w pobliżu bazy RAF Fairford najpewniej stał Iran, a działania niemal na pewno koordynował Korpus Strażników Rewolucji Islamskiej. Szef brytyjskiej dyplomacji Ed Miliband wezwał ambasadora Iranu.
- Axios16:44
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the U.K. House of Commons Monday that Iran's Revolutionary Guard was "almost certainly" behind the suspected plot to attack the RAF Fairford base where U.S. bombers were stationed. Why it matters: This was the first time the U.K. officially blamed Iran for the alleged planned attack . What he's saying: "I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by the IRGC. We will not tolerate these...
- Google News - Top Stories16:57
Burnham: Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford terror plot POLITICO.eu Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says AP News UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident Reuters UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals Al Jazeera Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador BBC
- iDNES (Czechia)17:07
Plánovaný zářijový útok na britskou leteckou základnu Fairford využívanou Spojenými státy téměř určitě řídily íránské revoluční gardy, prohlásil britský premiér Andy Burnham. Britská diplomacie si kvůli tomu předvolala íránského velvyslance v zemi. Ministři zahraničí USA a více než dvou desítek dalších zemí následně ve společném prohlášení odsoudili íránské využívání násilí.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)12 Oct, 15:24their copy
- The Guardian World17:08
UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident Andy Burnham said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were “almost certainly” behind threats to RAF Fairford, the firmest attribution of responsibility made so far by the UK after an incident late last month. The prime minister told MPs the UK would bring further sanctions against Tehran and the IRGC in the aftermath of an ambiguous episode that, despite over a fortnight of...
- El País (Spain)17:26
El comunicado, firmado también por España, advierte a Teherán de que los firmantes permanecerán unidos en su respuesta a cualquier ataque
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:33
Zwei Wochen nach den Festnahmen an einem britischen Militärflugplatz wirft Andy Burnham dem Iran die Koordination eines Anschlags vor. Das Regime in Teheran dementiert.
- Le Monde English17:37
Seven men have been arrested and released on bail after three suspicious vans were stopped near the Royal Air Force Fairford in southwest England on September 27. None have been charged. The incident was declared 'major' by British authorities.
- nzherald.co.nz17:48
Iran has denied any involvement in the incident, demanding the UK provide evidence.
- South China Morning Post17:56edited after publishing
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UK PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to have been behind RAF Fairford incidentBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford airbase in Britain was “highly likely” to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on...
- Al Jazeera English18:24
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were likely coordinated by Iran.
- Al Jazeera English18:51edited after publishing
Tehran 'categorically denies' UK allegation, says it's willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
- DW Top Stories19:02
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:15
'We will not tolerate these threats on our soil. We will crack down on Iran’s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams,' says Andy Burnham
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:39
IRAN je odbacio britanske optužbe o umiješanosti u incident u bazi RAF Fairford i nudi suradnju. London ustraje na optužbama te najavljuje sankcije protiv dvojice iranskih državljana.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:54
Foreign ministers pledge coordinated action against hostile activities, citing attacks targeting Jewish communities, Iranian journalists, and US interests
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:23
Tehran offers cooperation in possible inquiry as British premier repeats allegations of Iranian involvement
- PBS NewsHour22:25
A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday.
- miragenews.com22:30
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:47
Rubio, Miliband reiterate commitment to holding Iran accountable ‘for its actions’ while securing allied assets
Tue, 13 October 2026
16 reports- ypradio.org08:46
Britain's prime minister says Iran was "almost certainly" behind last month's security incident at the US-run RAF Fairford airbase.
- Le Monde English09:22
Andy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.
- pjmedia.com10:38
UK confirms Iran’s IRGC coordinated the attack on a US-used airbase amid political controversy.
- dailycaller.com10:41
Iran’s foreign ministry denied British allegations of responsibility for a terrorist attack against a UK airbase housing American bombers Monday.
- jns.org11:34
Foreign ministers strongly condemned Tehran's attacks across Europe targeting Jewish communities, Iranian journalists and American interests.
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief BBC U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’ The Washington Post Suspected terror plot to target key UK base 'highly likely' to be 'coordinated in Iran,' PM says Fox News Iran and Russia are stepping up hybrid campaigns in Britain, UK spy chief says Reuters Joint Statement on the United Kingdom’s Attribution of Iran’s Involvement in Attempted Terrorist Attack at RAF Fairford U.S....
- Al Jazeera English13:03
Iran has been accused of being behind a plot against an airbase in the UK.
- South China Morning Post13:39
Iran is trying to hit military sites in the UK and the suspected plot to attack a US-run military airbase in September was “not unique”, the head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency said on Tuesday. Ken McCallum, who leads the UK’s domestic security service, said Tehran was seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country’s Islamic authorities. That has included arson and sabotage attacks on Jewish sites that Britain says were carried out...
- Times of India13:53
Iran is reportedly increasing its focus on military targets in Britain, including RAF Fairford. The suspected plot against the air base has prompted significant security responses and investigations. British authorities believe the incident may have links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Additionally, MI5 chief Ken McCallum highlighted broader trends in Iran's threat activities this year. The rise of state threats and the potential misuse of artificial intelligence were also addressed.
- El País (Spain)14:01
El director del MI5, Ken McCallum, señala expresamente el intento de atentado contra la base aérea de Fairford
- Google News - Top Stories14:30
U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’ The Washington Post Suspected terror plot to target key UK base 'highly likely' to be 'coordinated in Iran,' PM says Fox News Opinion | Why Is Britain Still Appeasing Iran? WSJ MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief BBC Rightwing extremists increasingly likely to consider terrorist attacks, MI5 chief says The Guardian
- Al Jazeera English16:06
MI5 chief says 50 arrests were made in past year to disrupt Iran-led operations.
- DW Top Stories17:23
The warning from the head of the UK's domestic security agency comes after PM Burnham said an attempted plot at an air force base hosting US bombers was "almost certainly" coordinated in Tehran.
- N1 Info (Croatia)18:41
Iransko ministarstvo vanjskih poslova osudilo je odluku Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva da navodnu zavjeru u blizini vojne zračne baze u Fairfordu pripiše Kor
- middleeasteye.net19:15
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:53
Tehran rejects allegations linking it to incident at British air base, demands London provide evidence
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- dailystar.co.uk22:21
RAF jets reported close calls with two unidentified drones this year just days apart as worries grow over hostile powers using drones to spy on the West