Authorities are investigating whether the arrest of five men near a US base in the UK thwarted an Iran-linked attack

British authorities are currently holding five men arrested on Sunday following a security incident near a United States Air Force base in England. Police and counter-terrorism detectives are examining suspicious items found at the scene, which were described as potential explosives, to determine if the individuals were planning an attack. The investigation remains ongoing as officials assess whether the incident is linked to Iran.

United Kingdom officials have characterized the investigation as being in an advanced stage. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, confirmed the arrests were part of a broader counter-terrorism operation related to a serious incident near the military installation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the identities of the suspects or the specific nature of the threat.