On Sunday, UK police announced a ‘major incident’ near a town close to a British airbase used by the US military for operations against Iran. In Gloucestershire, several properties in Whelford, approximately two miles from RAF Fairford, were evacuated. Authorities directed local residents to a leisure center nearby.
The police arrested several men suspected of offenses related to explosives. Officials described the situation as ‘contained.’ The British Army’s explosive experts are examining several vehicles at the scene.
In early March, the UK authorized the US to utilize RAF Fairford for ‘defensive’ measures against Iran. Residents nearby reported their homes shaking due to the heavy US bombers taking off from the base. RAF Fairford serves as a station for various bomber types, including B-1s and B-52s.
In June, Tehran declared that UK bases used by the US to target Iran were ‘legitimate targets,’ considering London as an ‘accomplice’ in the conflict. A UK government spokesperson responded, affirming the country’s readiness to defend itself at all times.
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