Iran denies role in alleged plot on UK base used by US as suspects bailed

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British police say five people have been released on bail after they were arrested for suspected terrorism and explosives offences near a RAF base in western England. They say the suspects remain part of an ongoing investigation. The head of the UK's national counterterrorism force says they'll look into whether a foreign state may be involved. Iran has strongly denied any involvement. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Fairford, UK. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UK #RAFFairford #Gloucestershire #CounterTerrorism #BombDisposal #SecurityAlert #TerrorismInvestigation #ExplosivesAct #UKSecurity #Iran #MilitaryNews #AlJazeeraEnglish

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