British security assessments indicate Iran was behind a foiled terror attack on RAF Fairford, according to reports. President Trump confirmed the arrest of a terrorist cell attempting to blow up the base, praising UK-US cooperation in the operation.
The foiled plot at RAF Fairford, first reported earlier today as a major security operation, is now attributed to Iran by British security sources. According to reports, UK authorities assess that Iran was behind the attempted attack on the military airfield, while not ruling out other directions.
President Donald Trump confirmed the arrests, stating in remarks that a group of terrorists had been detained after attempting to blow up the base. "They were looking to cause great damage to our fortress," Trump said, adding that the suspects had been under surveillance for a long time. He praised the joint effort with British authorities as "amazing work."
The plot targeted RAF Fairford, a key US Air Force base in southwest England that has been used for strategic bomber missions. As The Zioneer reported previously, the IRGC had threatened to strike the base in July, calling it a legitimate target due to US operations against Iran. The investigation is ongoing, with counterterrorism police leading the probe.
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