Five Men Held in RAF Fairford Terror Probe Released on Bail

Five British men in their 20s arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act have been released on police bail under stringent conditions and remain under investigation. Police said items found in three vans were not viable explosives and are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including whether the men were acting for a foreign state or proxy; Iran has denied involvement. The investigation began after a Whelford farmer reported suspicious vans and masked men near the base, prompting a temporary evacuation. RAF Fairford is used by the United States for military missions in the Middle East and has been threatened by Iran. The release has raised questions after authorities and U.S. President Donald Trump described the arrests as disrupting a serious plot.