Trump Commends UK for Foiling Terror Plot Near U.S. Base
President Trump praises UK authorities for thwarting a suspected bomb plot near a U.S. RAF base in Gloucestershire.
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British authorities have arrested five men near a U.S.-operated Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Gloucestershire after discovering explosives in three suspicious vehicles. The incident, which occurred just minutes from RAF Fairford, prompted an immediate evacuation of 85 households in the Cotswolds village of Whelford and the establishment of a 400-meter cordon around the vehicles.
Arrests and Ongoing Investigation
The five men were initially detained on explosives charges but were later re-arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Police stated that investigations and testing are still ongoing to determine if the suspected explosive devices are viable. The British authorities have not disclosed the names or nationalities of the detained individuals.
Trump Praises British Response
President Donald Trump commended British authorities for their swift and effective response to the threat. In a statement from Chicago, he called the operation an “amazing job” and praised the collaboration between U.S. and British counter-terrorism agencies.
Potential Iranian Link
Security sources are currently examining the possibility of a link to Iran, as the incident occurs amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has previously warned that any U.S. base supporting operations against Iran would be considered a “legitimate target.”
Background of the Incident
The arrests took place against a backdrop of heightened hostilities between the U.S. and Iran. The RAF Fairford base, home to the U.S. Air Force’s 501st Combat Support Wing and 420th Air Base Squadron, has been a point of contention in the ongoing conflict. The British investigation into the incident is ongoing, with officials maintaining an open mind to all possibilities.
Source: OANN
