Trump says US and UK cooperated during arrests near RAF Fairford — Anadolu Agency

In the United Kingdom, US President Donald Trump said that US authorities worked closely with British security services during the arrest of five men near RAF Fairford air base in western England. According to Anadolu Agency, the United States had also monitored the suspects for a long time before their arrest.

Trump’s statement

Trump told reporters about this after arriving in the state of Illinois for a golf tournament. According to him, the suspects sought to cause significant damage to ports. The US president also praised the operation in the United Kingdom.

Evacuation near the base

British authorities declared a major incident in a village near the military facility and evacuated 85 households. Police detained five people under the Explosives Act.

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British counterterrorism police confirmed that those detained are suspected of preparing a terrorist act. RAF Fairford, where the US Air Force conducts operations, has supported missions against Iran since February amid the broader conflict in the Middle East.

Following warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding US bombers operating from Fairford, protective measures around the facility were strengthened. In July, the United Kingdom said that its armed forces were prepared to defend themselves against a possible response.