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US Embassy Warns Americans After Arrests Near RAF Fairford
Five men were detained near RAF Fairford on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, prompting a warning from the US Embassy to American citizens in the UK.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The US Embassy in the UK issued a warning to American citizens on Sunday after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act against US forces. The embassy said it had been made aware of the arrests and urged Americans to exercise caution and follow local authorities’ instructions for personal safety.
Police said the men were suspected of attempting to cause “big damage” to the US Air Force’s command outpost, which has been used for American strikes on Iranian missile sites. A local farmer had reportedly alerted police after spotting the men and three white vans near the base, leading to the arrests. Police found viable incendiary devices and chemicals in one vehicle.
RAF Fairford is a key US air base in the UK, and the incident follows a warning from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in July that Britain should not allow US bombers to fly from the base. President Donald Trump praised the UK police response, saying authorities had the suspects under investigation.
The arrests are not believed to be part of a pre‑planned operation, and police were previously unaware of the plot. The US Embassy advised Americans to remain cautious and mindful of personal security while in the UK.
Key facts
- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act (dailymail.co.uk)
- The US Embassy warned American citizens to exercise caution (dailymail.co.uk)
- Viable incendiary devices and chemicals were found in one vehicle (dailymail.co.uk)
- RAF Fairford is a US Air Force command outpost used for strikes on Iranian missile sites (dailymail.co.uk)
- A local farmer alerted police after spotting the men and vans (dailymail.co.uk)
Background
The incident follows heightened security concerns in the UK, including a prior warning from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard about RAF Fairford. The US Embassy’s warning reflects ongoing vigilance over potential threats to US forces abroad.
Why it matters
The arrests and subsequent warning highlight the ongoing risk of terrorist activity targeting US military installations overseas.
What happens next
The US Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and advise American citizens in the UK.
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Urgent warning for Americans in UK after attempted 'terrorist attack'”
