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Army bomb squad probes three white vans after five men arrested following 'foiled terror plot' on RAF Fairford

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Day, O. (2026, September 27). Army bomb squad probes three white vans after five men arrested following 'foiled terror plot' on RAF Fairford. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16164147/raf-fairford-bomb-squad-white-vans.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A military bomb disposal robot inspected three white vans near RAF Fairford in Whelford, following the arrest of five men involved in what authorities are calling a foiled terrorist plot. Large black items were visible inside two of the open rear doors of the vehicles as seen from aerial footage captured by a helicopter. Gloucestershire Police and the Army’s explosive ordnance disposal team conducted this investigation to examine possible threats related to the incident.

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Iran is suspected of involvement in two recent incidents: a terror plot near RAF Fairford, a British airbase used by U.S. forces during operations against Iran, and a stabbing aboard a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel. In the former case, five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts; while in the latter, a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the aircraft with over 180 people aboard. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" that Iran was involved at RAF Fairford, though Tehran denies any role. Security has been significantly increased at RAF Fairford in response to the threats. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a “foreign actor” was involved and suggested it could be linked to Iran, warning potential repercussions if such threats continue. These incidents raise concerns about Iran shifting its war strategy towards more covert tactics as tensions with the U.S., Israel, and others persist.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Three white vans have been probed by a wheeled robot attached to the Army's bomb squad after five men were arrested following a 'foiled terror plot' on RAF Fairford. asserted

men → see → Fairford

Aerial footage captured by a helicopter near the base showed the bomb disposal robot travelling down a deserted road before approaching the parked vans. asserted

robot → capture → vans

The rear doors of two of the vans were open and large black items could be seen inside. uncertain

items → see → vans

Earlier, Gloucestershire Police said the Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team would examine a number of vehicles in the village of Whelford. asserted

team → say → Whelford

This is a breaking news story. asserted

This → break → ?

Three white vans have been probed by a wheeled robot attached to the bomb squad after five men were arrested following a 'foiled terror plot' on RAF Fairford (pictured) asserted

men → probe → Fairford

Army bomb squad probes three white vans after five men arrested following 'foiled terror plot' on RAF Fairford

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