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Farmer's Phone Call Triggered Security Operation at British Air Force Base
A large security operation was launched at the Fairford air force base in the UK after a local farmer reported three white vans and masked men near Whelford village. Police arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist attack, leading to the evacuation of 85 nearby homes due to potential explosives. The vans bore the name Fuel2You, which does not exist, while the similar Fuel2U denied ownership. Defence Secretary John Streeting thanked the woman for her alert during an interview on BBC’s Today programme, noting that the suspects are still being questioned. He declined to comment on their identities or motives but acknowledged Iran could harm Britain if given the opportunity, citing recent US airstrikes on Iranian targets from the base.
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