Men detained near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives-related offenses. The base is used by the US Air Force for operations against Iran, including B-1B and B-52 bomber deployments.

Police declared a major incident on September 27, evacuating residents of nearby Welford. Bomb disposal experts are inspecting several vehicles, while armed police blocked access to the main gates. Emergency services remain in the area, with displaced locals housed in a community center.

Authorities state the situation is localized. No explosion or successful attack on the airbase has been reported. The connection between the detainees and a potential assault specifically targeting Fairford, their motives, and organizational ties have not yet been publicly established.

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