What is happening
Authorities reported an explosives alert near the base. The UK’s counterterrorism unit is investigating.
Why is it on the Radar?
Fairford is described as a RAF base used by the United States for operations in Iran.
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Explosive alert near RAF Fairford base; several arrests reported
Several men were arrested and homes were evacuated in the Whelford area near the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, according to la Repubblica.
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Sources and timeline
27/09
10:42
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Gran Bretagna, allarme esplosivi vicino a una base della RAF usata dagli Usa per operazioni in Iran: “Diversi arresti”
la Repubblica - RSS · 27/09/2026 10:42
27/09
10:42
10:42
Gran Bretagna, allarme esplosivi vicino a base della Raf usata dagli Usa per operazioni in Iran. Indaga l’antiterrorismo
la Repubblica - RSS · 27/09/2026 10:42