Five Arrested Near US Airbase in Britain Over Iran Strike Threat

British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a US airbase used for strikes on Iran, following a specific threat from Iran about six weeks ago. Security was increased after the threat. The British government is monitoring the situation closely. The arrests followed reports of suspicious vehicles heading toward the base early Sunday morning. The base is authorized for US bombers targeting Iranian missile sites.

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