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Five men have been arrested in a counter-terrorism investigation into an alleged plot to bomb RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by US Air Force aircraft. The arrests were reported by Sky News, whose correspondent covered the story from the scene. The base has historically hosted US strategic bombers, making it a notable target in any terror-related case.

British police have arrested terror suspects who were allegedly stripped down to their underwear as part of standard arrest procedures after reports they were planning van bombings at a UK air base used by US bombers. Officers are said to be examining a possible Iran connection as the investigation continues into the alleged plot.

British police have arrested five people near a UK air base that has been used by U.S. bombers involved in the war against Iran. The arrests come as military activity at British installations supporting U.S. operations draws heightened attention and security concerns. Details about the suspects' identities or alleged actions have not been released.

Gloucestershire Constabulary declared a major incident early Sunday and arrested five people after stopping three suspicious vehicles heading toward RAF Fairford, a US Air Force bomber base in the UK. Authorities say a suspected terror plot was foiled. The arrests have drawn wide attention because RAF Fairford hosts American strategic bombers, making the incident a significant security event.