In the U.K., the five men who were arrested on suspicion of terrorism after they allegedly approached the RAF Fairford military base carrying explosives have been released on bail. All five are British nationals. The U.K. has allowed U.S. warplanes to launch long-range strikes on Iran from RAF Fairford since March 1, fueling speculation that Iran was behind a plot to attack the base. This is Tristan Wilkinson, the councillor for the Cotswold district.

Tristan Wilkinson: “So, there was a specific threat about six weeks ago from the Iranians on this base. At the time, there was an increased surveillance around the area. This is an operational base. It’s no secret that, you know, we have American bombers here that are taking part in what’s happening in the Middle East at the moment. So, there’s always the risk.”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford “clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor.” Iran’s Embassy in London responded that it “categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations.”