Britain probes Iranian link to airbase threat

British police are investigating an attempt to thwart a terrorist attack near RAF Fairford in southwest England, which is suspected to be linked to Iran. Five men aged between 23 and 25 from London have been arrested based on suspicions of planning an attack using explosives. The investigation is still ongoing to examine the evidence and complete inquiries, with the suspects released on bail. The British government has held an emergency meeting to strengthen security measures, while searches of the area—the which was closed and heavily guarded—continued. On the international level, Iran denied any involvement in the plot, while the Americans expressed interest in the investigation. British officials emphasized that the information is still being verified and that the investigation remains active.

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