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Trump 'Surprised' as UK Releases RAF Fairford Suspects; Rubio Cites 'Foreign Actor'
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News18•29-09-2026, 16:17
Trump 'Surprised' as UK Releases RAF Fairford Suspects; Rubio Cites 'Foreign Actor'
- •Five men arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US forces, have been released on bail amidst an ongoing counter-terror probe.
- •Donald Trump expressed surprise at the decision, suggesting a possible link to Iran, while Marco Rubio stated a "foreign actor" was clearly involved.
- •Iran has denied any involvement in the incident.
- •British authorities continue to investigate the suspects, examining potential connections to a foreign state.
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Following extensive interviews and inquiries, the five men arrested in connection with the alleged terror plot were released on police bail under stringent conditions regarding their movement, while the counter-terrorism investigation remains ongoing.
US President Donald Trump expressed surprise and shock over the decision to release the suspects, stating that he would not have freed them and suggesting that the case might be connected to Iran.
Gloucestershire Police responded to a local farmer's call about three suspicious vehicles and hooded, masked men heading toward RAF Fairford, leading armed officers to arrest five men in Whelford on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.
