British counter-terror police said on Tuesday (Sept 29) that they found no explosives in vans seen behaving suspiciously near RAF Fairford, a military airbase in southwest England used by the US military. However, officers recovered a quantity of petrol from the vehicles.&nbsp;"We can confirm that no improvised explosive devices were found. However, a quantity of petrol was recovered," counter-terror police said in an update on the investigation at RAF Fairford.&nbsp;The latest development comes after five London-based Britons were arrested early Sunday on explosives and terror offences. They were released on bail on Monday, although police said the investigation was still continuing.<h2>Trump and Rubio point to possible foreign involvement</h2>British police had earlier declared a major incident at RAF Fairford following the arrests, while the government held a national emergency meeting.&nbsp;The incident attracted attention because the airbase is used by the US military to launch strikes on Iran. Police said they were examining whether individuals acting on behalf of a foreign state could have been involved.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump said he was surprised by the decision to release the five suspects on bail and told reporters, "I wouldn’t have done that". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also alleged that a "foreign actor" was involved.&nbsp;Trump later said the incident “might be” connected to Iran, which is at war with the United States.&nbsp;British authorities continued to examine the case after releasing the suspects on bail. "I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I'd like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision," Taylor said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-india-rejects-turkish-president-erdogan-s-kashmir-remarks-at-unga-1790692921670">'No external party has any locus standi': India rejects Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA</a><h2>Iran denies involvement</h2>Iran's embassy in London rejected speculation that Tehran was involved in the incident.&nbsp;The embassy said it "categorically rejects and strongly condemns" speculation linking Iran to the case.The security scare also led authorities to evacuate 85 homes in a nearby village. Many residents had to stay elsewhere for at least one night as police dealt with the incident.&nbsp;The discovery of petrol has also raised another possibility, with some theories suggesting that the men could have been involved in fuel theft as energy prices continue to rise in the UK.&nbsp;However, police have not closed the investigation. Officers are continuing to examine the suspicious vans, the arrests and whether any foreign state was involved in the incident.

British police found no explosives in suspicious vans near RAF Fairford but recovered petrol, as Trump and Rubio raised the possibility of foreign involvement and Iran denied any connection.

British counter-terror police said on Tuesday (Sept 29) that they found no explosives in vans seen behaving suspiciously near RAF Fairford, a military airbase in southwest England used by the US military. However, officers recovered a quantity of petrol from the vehicles. "We can confirm that no improvised explosive devices were found. However, a quantity of petrol was recovered," counter-terror police said in an update on the investigation at RAF Fairford. The latest development comes after five London-based Britons were arrested early Sunday on explosives and terror offences. They were released on bail on Monday, although police said the investigation was still continuing. Trump and Rubio point to possible foreign involvement British police had earlier declared a major incident at RAF Fairford following the arrests, while the government held a national emergency meeting. The incident attracted attention because the airbase is used by the US military to launch strikes on Iran. Police said they were examining whether individuals acting on behalf of a foreign state could have been involved. US President Donald Trump said he was surprised by the decision to release the five suspects on bail and told reporters, "I wouldn’t have done that". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also alleged that a "foreign actor" was involved. Trump later said the incident “might be” connected to Iran, which is at war with the United States. British authorities continued to examine the case after releasing the suspects on bail. "I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I'd like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision," Taylor said. Also Read: 'No external party has any locus standi': India rejects Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA Iran denies involvement Iran's embassy in London rejected speculation that Tehran was involved in the incident. The embassy said it "categorically rejects and strongly condemns" speculation linking Iran to the case. The security scare also led authorities to evacuate 85 homes in a nearby village. Many residents had to stay elsewhere for at least one night as police dealt with the incident. The discovery of petrol has also raised another possibility, with some theories suggesting that the men could have been involved in fuel theft as energy prices continue to rise in the UK. However, police have not closed the investigation. Officers are continuing to examine the suspicious vans, the arrests and whether any foreign state was involved in the incident.

British police found no explosives in suspicious vans near RAF Fairford but recovered petrol, as Trump and Rubio raised the possibility of foreign involvement and Iran denied any connection.

No explosives, petrol found near US-run military base in UK as Trump alleges foreign hand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Sep 28) stated that that a foreign actor was involved in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase on Sunday. He also expressed his shock over UK Police's decision to release the five suspects. Rubio declined to clarify exactly which foreign actor was involved. This comes after a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph claimed that British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link. The Fairford airbase is used by both US and UK forces and was used by the US to launch attacks on Iran.<h2>What Rubio said?</h2>"Suffice it to say that what happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation. It's one that clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor," Rubio said. He also said that Iran had "openly threatened to attack American interests globally. We're going to always take that very seriously. There will be repercussions for that if it ever were to happen or even attempted." Rubio also said that many were "disturbed" by the news. Trump had said that the suspects were looking to do “big damage” but claimed that they had been under US investigation. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’</a><h2>What had happened?</h2>On Sunday morning, police were called to the airbase, 90 miles (145 km) west of London, by a local farmer who said she had seen three large white vans parked near the base and a group of "hooded and masked men" running into a field nearby. Armed officers from the local force, Gloucestershire Police, responded and arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-five-men-arrested-near-raf-fairford-over-suspected-bomb-plot-are-uk-nationals-from-london-police-1790603862339">All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail</a><h2>Probe in UK</h2>British newspaper The Daily Telegraph cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot. However, British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage. It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. However, the British Police let the men out on bail with the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor, clarifying that the release does not mean the case is closed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the foiled bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while declining to name it. A UK probe is reportedly examining a possible Iran link after five suspects were released on bail.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Sep 28) stated that that a foreign actor was involved in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase on Sunday. He also expressed his shock over UK Police's decision to release the five suspects. Rubio declined to clarify exactly which foreign actor was involved. This comes after a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph claimed that British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link. The Fairford airbase is used by both US and UK forces and was used by the US to launch attacks on Iran. What Rubio said? "Suffice it to say that what happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation. It's one that clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor," Rubio said. He also said that Iran had "openly threatened to attack American interests globally. We're going to always take that very seriously. There will be repercussions for that if it ever were to happen or even attempted." Rubio also said that many were "disturbed" by the news. Trump had said that the suspects were looking to do “big damage” but claimed that they had been under US investigation. Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’ What had happened? On Sunday morning, police were called to the airbase, 90 miles (145 km) west of London, by a local farmer who said she had seen three large white vans parked near the base and a group of "hooded and masked men" running into a field nearby. Armed officers from the local force, Gloucestershire Police, responded and arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses. Also Read: All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail Probe in UK British newspaper The Daily Telegraph cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot. However, British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage. It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. However, the British Police let the men out on bail with the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor, clarifying that the release does not mean the case is closed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the foiled bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while declining to name it. A UK probe is reportedly examining a possible Iran link after five suspects were released on bail.

Iran link in UK's Fairford airbase bomb plot? Rubio says 'foreign actor' was involved'

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No explosives, petrol found near US-run military base in UK as Trump alleges foreign hand

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