Police have detained five individuals and are investigating suspected explosives discovered near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, with counterterrorism officials probing a possible link to Iran. Authorities are assessing whether the arrests may have prevented an attack connected to the country. The case has raised concerns over foreign-backed threats targeting military installations in the region. Further details on the investigation’s scope and any confirmed ties to Iran remain under review.
Police were holding five men and examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, as counterterror detectives investigated whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack linked to Iran.
