U.S. forces in the U.K.

British authorities have released suspects who were detained over an alleged terror plot targeting a U.K. military base that hosts American forces. The release raises questions about the strength of the evidence against them and whether the investigation is still active. No details have been given on how many suspects were freed or on what conditions, and officials have not commented on the next steps in the case.

UK police investigating an incident at RAF Fairford, an airbase in Gloucestershire used by US forces, said they discovered fuel at the scene but no explosives. The finding has drawn attention given the base's American military role and lingering concerns about possible attacks linked to tensions with Iran, though authorities have so far indicated no explosive device was present.