A senior US official has accused a foreign government of involvement in a suspected bomb plot near a British military airbase, despite the lack of public evidence to support the claim. The remarks came after five individuals linked to the incident were released on bail, prompting criticism from the official, who described public reaction as "disturbed" by the suspects' freedom. The allegation follows a weekend incident that the official called a "very serious situation," though no further details on the nature of the plot or the foreign actor’s role have been confirmed. The statement raises questions about the basis for the claim and the timing of its release.
The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bailUS secretary of state Marco Rubio has said unequivocally that a foreign actor was involved in the suspected UK bomb plot at RAF Fairford, hours after the five suspects arrested close to the airbase were released on bail.“What could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation,” Rubio said in an interview with Fox News on Monday evening, adding that it “clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor.” Continue reading...
