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title: "Five arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terror offences"
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# Five arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terror offences

*US President Donald Trump stated suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and under investigation.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, with two independent outlets and a named on-record source.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Includes quotes from affected parties and names specific details, but lacks context on why the story matters.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises 'big damage' and 'terror plot' which is reflected in the body, but not overly sensationalized.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences.
- US President Donald Trump stated the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been under investigation.
- Police received a report about three suspicious vehicles travelling towards RAF Fairford at approximately 12:45 am on Sunday.
- About 85 households were evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford.

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. The arrests followed a report to police about three suspicious vehicles travelling towards the base at approximately 12:45 am on Sunday. Armed officers stopped the vehicles in the Whelford area. US President Donald Trump stated that the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been 'under investigation' or 'under view for a long time'. Approximately 85 households were evacuated from their homes near the base.

## Disagreements in reporting

The Evening Standard reported that the police operation near RAF Fairford was not intelligence-led, meaning investigators had not known about any potential plot in advance, according to the Press Association. However, US President Donald Trump told reporters that authorities had the suspects 'under investigation' and 'under view for a long time'.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific time police received the report about suspicious vehicles. None of the centre-rated digests mention the specific time police received the report about suspicious vehicles. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific time police received the report about suspicious vehicles.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 72 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 23% (14)
- Centre: 44% (31)
- Right: 33% (27)

54 of 126 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-27T18:15:10.313450+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-27T19:00:08.645Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports led on the arrests and the statement by US President Donald Trump that the suspects were 'looking to do big damage'. These reports noted that the men were arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. Some left-rated reports mentioned that the base is used by the US during its war against Iran, and one noted that the arrests came amid heightened concerns around hostile states.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. These reports highlighted statements from US President Donald Trump that the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been 'under investigation' or 'under view for a long time'. Several centre-rated outlets also mentioned that about 85 households were evacuated from their homes near the base. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement that the incident was 'deeply concerning' was also reported.

### Right

- Right-rated outlets led on the arrest of five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism. The digests reported that authorities were investigating a planned attack on the U.S. air base. Several reports mentioned the suspects were travelling in three vans.
- US President Donald Trump's comments featured prominently in many right-rated reports. He described the work with Britain as 'fantastic' and 'amazing', and stated the suspects were looking to do 'big damage'.
- Some right-rated digests mentioned the base's use in attacks against Iran. One report suggested a member of the public may have foiled the plot after observing suspicious activity.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 3
- mixed: 14
- high: 35
- unknown: 54
- veryHigh: 19

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [BAKU.WS: Xəbəriniz olsun](https://baku.ws/dunya/britaniyada-abs-aviabazasinin-yaxinliginda-5-nefer-saxlanilib) — Five Arrested Near US Airbase in Britain
- [The Queenslander](https://theqldr.com.au/international-news/2026/09/28/uk_fairford) — Trump says men arrested at UK base sought ‘big damage’
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/conflict/trump-says-men-arrested-at-uk-base-sought-big-damage-c-22934954) — Trump says men arrested at UK base sought 'big damage'
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/conflict/trump-says-men-arrested-at-uk-base-sought-big-damage-c-22934951) — Trump says men arrested at UK base sought 'big damage'
- [infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mundo/trump-diz-que-homens-presos-em-base-aerea-dos-eua-pretendiam-causar-grandes-danos) — Trump Says that Men Arrested at U.S. Air Base Intended to Cause Great Damage.
- [dailythedestination.com](https://dailythedestination.com/five-arrested-over-suspected-terror-plot-targeting-raf-base) — Five Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Targeting RAF Base - THE DESTINATION
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/bih/1075764/veliki-incident-kod-americke-baze-u-britaniji-oglasio-se-trump) — "Major Incident" at the American Base in Britain. Trump Spoke Up
- [The Blind Side](https://theblindside.pk/uk-police-arrest-five-near-us-linked-air-base-used-in-iran-strikes) — UK Police Arrest Five Near US-Linked Air Base Used in Iran Strikes
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/international/trump-arestari-baza-raf-fairford-terorism-21018739) — Trump: RAF Fairford Base Suspects Wanted to Do Big Damage · Global Voices
- [TAG24](https://tag24.com/en/news/politics/politicians/donald-trump/trump-claims-uk-terror-suspects-hoped-for-big-damage-in-attacks-3535607) — Trump claims UK terror suspects hoped for "big damage" in attacks
- [MondialNews](https://mondialnews.com/2026/09/27/five-arrested-following-major-incident-near-uk-raf-base) — Five Arrested Following Major Incident Near UK RAF Base
- [eveshamjournal.co.uk](https://eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/26585579.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/09/27/allarme-terrorismo-in-una-base-raf-usata-da-bombardieri-usa-contro-liran_91d9e309-9fb5-4940-99e1-9370a923d619.html) — Terrorism Alarm in a Raf Base Used by U.S. Bombers Against Iran
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-trump-praises-joint-op-with-britain-after-arrests-near-us-used-uk-airbase-pm-burnham-urges-calm-7623069.html) — Trump Praises Joint Op with Britain After Arrests Near US-used UK Airbase; PM Burnham Urges Calm
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/tramp-eichame-apo-kairo-sto-stochastro-toys-pente-syllifthentes-sti-vasi-raf-ferfornt-1083270) — Trump: "We Have Long Had Our Sights Set on the Five Arrested at RAF Fairford"
- [Contro Piano](https://contropiano.org/news/politica-news/2026/09/27/allarme-rosso-in-base-militare-britannica-utilizzata-dagli-usa-terrorismo-o-false-flag-0199016) — Red Alert on British Military Base Used by the US. Terrorism or False Flags? - Counterplan
- [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/trump-afirma-que-detenidos-en-base-aerea-britanica-pretendian-causar-grandes-danos-4491366) — Trump Claims that Detained on British Airbase Intended to Cause "Great Damage"
- [Malvern Gazette](https://malverngazette.co.uk/news/26585579.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/trump-afirma-que-detenidos-en-reino-unido-buscaban-causar-gran-dano-en-una-base-aerea-utilizada-por-eeuu) — Trump Claims that Detainees in the UK Were Seeking to Cause “Great Damage” at an Air Base Used by the US.
- [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/wi/green-bay/international/2026/09/27/five-arrested-uk-us-base) — 5 arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/videos/ha-aqui-uma-certa-contradicao-entre-o-que-as-autoridades-britanicas-pediram-e-aquilo-que-donald-trump-de-repente-vem-dizer/6ab9526d0cf23b0ed4fd9835) — "There Is a Certain Contradiction Here Between What the British Authorities Have Asked and What Donald Trump Suddenly Comes to Say"
- [Worcester News](https://worcesternews.co.uk/news/26585579.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/externe/trump-dezvaluie-ca-cei-5-suspecti-de-la-baza-raf-erau-in-vizorul-sua-de-mult-timp-voiau-sa-faca-mari-pagube-804795.html) — Trump Reveals that the Five Suspects at the RAF Base Had Been in the U.S. Spotlight for a Long Time: "They Wanted to Do Great Damage.
- [Lapresse](https://lapresse.it/esteri/2026/09/27/regno-unito-trump-i-cinque-arrestati-volevano-fare-grossi-danni) — United Kingdom, Trump: "The Five Arrested Wanted to Do Big Damage"
- [cotswoldjournal.co.uk](https://cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26585579.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361039015/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-us-iran-war-su) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/internacional/trump-celebra-detencion-cinco-sospechosos-preparar-atentado-reino-unido-buscaban-causar-gran-dano_202609276ab9509282932a3cf91ba135.html) — Trump Welcomes the Arrest of Five Suspects of Preparing an Attack in the UK: «They Were Seeking to Cause Great Damage»
- [The Western Journal](https://westernjournal.com/breaking-looking-big-damage-trump-speaks-terror-plot-photo-suspects-goes-viral) — Breaking: 'They Were Looking to Do Big Damage' - Trump Speaks Out on Terror Plot as Photo of Suspects Goes Viral
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/433722) — Five arrested in suspected Iranian attempt to attack USAF base
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/trump-praises-joint-op-with-britain-after-arrests-near-us-used-uk-airbase-pm-burnham-urges-calm) — Trump praises joint op with Britain after arrests near US-used UK airbase; PM Burnham urges calm - The Tribune
- [THE BEST](https://thebest.gr/article/846727-nt-tramp-oi-pente-sullifthentes-sti-bretania-itan-edo-kai-kairo-upo-ereuna-stis-ipa) — D. Trump: The Five Arrested in Britain Have Long Been Under Investigation in the US
- [Pakistan24](https://pakistan24.tv/2026/09/27/68704) — Arrests Near US Military Base in Britain, President Trump Praises
- [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/politik/Trump-Verdaechtige-wollten-an-Militaerbasis-grossen-Schaden-anrichten-id31353654.html) — US Bomber in England: Trump: Suspects Wanted to Do "Great Damage" at Military Base
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/trumptan-ingiltere-aciklamasi-harika-bir-is-cikardik-haberi-921073) — Trump's Statement on the UK: We Did a Great Job.
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/27/world/tous-parakolouthousame-eipe-o-tramp-gia-tous-syllifthentes-ypoptous-stin-vretaniki-vasi-ferfornt-tis-raf) — "We Were Watching Them," Trump Said of the Suspects Arrested at the RAF Base.
- [Gazeta Shqiptare Online](https://gazetashqiptare.al/2026/09/27/pese-te-arrestuar-prane-bazes-amerikane-ne-britani-trump-po-pergatiteshin-te-shkaktonin-deme-te-medha) — Five Arrested Near US Base in Britain, Trump: They Were Preparing to Cause Great Damage
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/krimi/1084267-tramp-zadarjanite-vav-velikobritania-planirali-golemi-shteti-po-aviobazata-ni) — Trump: Those Detained in Britain Planned Major Damage to Our Air Base
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2252257/Iran-terror-RAF-Fairford-police) — Terror cops issue huge Iran update on RAF base bomb plot
- [ondacero.es](https://ondacero.es/noticias/mundo/cinco-detenidos-terrorismo-reino-unido-cerca-base-aerea-presencia-tropas-eeuu_202609276ab94dc0a520494aafd7e8c2.html) — Five Arrested for "Terrorism" in the UK Near an Air Base with U.S. Troops Present
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/875791/ntonalnt-tramp-tramp-5-syllipseis-vretania-raf-fairford) — Donald Trump on the 5 Arrests in Britain: "They Wanted to Do a Lot of Damage"
- [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-09-27/b92/tramp-hapsenje-je-bilo-fantasticno/42414638) — Trump: "The Arrest Was Fantastic"
- [Emirates24|7](https://emirates247.com/world/five-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-in-iran-strikes-over-suspected-terrorism-explosives-offences/6093) — Five arrested near UK air base used in Iran strikes over suspected terrorism, explosives offences
- [bd.nl](https://bd.nl/buitenland/hoe-drie-bestelwagens-de-britten-op-scherp-zetten-bij-belangrijke-luchtmachtbasis~ad0fc58d) — How Three Vans Put the British on High Alert at a Major Air Force Base
- [cyprustimes.com](https://cyprustimes.com/kosmos/trab-oi-5-syllifthentes-sti-vasi-ferfornt-schediasan-na-prokalesoun-megales-zimies) — Trump: Those Arrested in Fairford Were Planning Major Damage
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/video/esteri/allarme-base-raf-agenti-intervenuti-per-la-segnalazione-di-veicoli-sospetti-g7j8imrf) — Base Alarm Raf, Officers Reporting "Suspicious Vehicles"
- [PatrisNews - Εφημερίδα Πατρίς Ηλείας…](https://patrisnews.com/ntonalnt-tramp-gia-raf-fairford-ithelan-na-prokalesoyn-megales-zimies-pos-apotrapike-to-schedio) — Donald Trump on RAF Fairford: "They Wanted to Cause Great Damage" – How the Plan Was Thwarted - PatrisNews - Patris Ilias Newspaper
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/09/27/5-arrested-uk-near-base-used-by-us-suspicion-planning-terror-act) — 5 arrested in U.K. near base used by U.S. on suspicion of planning terror act
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/trump-pershendet-arrestimin-e-pese-te-dyshuarve-prane-bazes-ushtarake-britanike-fantastike-po-pergatiteshin-te-shkaktonin-deme-te-medha) — Trump Hails Arrest of Five Suspects Near British Military Base: Fantastic, They Were Preparing to Cause Great Damage
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3443422) — Arrests Near U.S. Military Base: Suspected of Terror in the UK
- [Gephardt Daily](https://gephardtdaily.com/top-stories/5-arrested-in-major-incident-at-british-air-base-used-by-us-to-strike-iran) — 5 arrested in 'major incident' at British air base used by US to strike Iran
- [KAYHAN LIFE](https://kayhanlife.com/news/iran/trump-says-men-arrested-at-uk-air-base-used-by-us-were-looking-to-do-big-damage) — Trump Says Men Arrested at UK Air Base Used by US Were Looking to Do ‘Big Damage’
- [veridica.ro](https://veridica.ro/stiri/alerta-majora-la-o-baza-aeriana-militara-din-marea-britanie) — Major Alert to a Military Air Base in the UK
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/trump-aplaude-el-operativo-que-frustro-un-ataque-contra-una-base-britanica-usada-por-eeuu) — Trump Applauds the Operation that Thwarted an Attack on a British Base Used by the US
- [tvopen.gr](https://tvopen.gr/watch/279089/kombikhhbashtonhpasthbretaniagiatisepixeirhseiskatatoyiran) — US Base in Britain Key for Operations Against Iran
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/27/polcia-britnica-prende-suspeitos-de-planejar-ataque-a-base-local-dos-eua.ghtml) — British Police Arrests Suspects of Planning U.S. Local Base Attack
- [Ελεύθερος Τύπος](https://eleftherostypos.gr/diethni/vretania-pente-syllipseis-gia-schedio-epithesis-se-aeroporiki-vasi-ti-eipe-o-trab) — Britain: Five Arrested for Plotting to Attack Air Base - What Trump Said
- [UNN](https://unn.ua/news/u-brytanii-bilia-aviabazy-fairford-zatrymaly-piatokh-cholovikiv-reuters) — Five Men Detained Near Fairford Airbase in Britain
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4311623) — Five Men Arrested Near U.S. Military Base
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/trump-diz-que-homens-presos-em-base-britanica-planejavam-grandes-danos) — Trump Says British-Based Men Were Planning "Great Damage"
- [Gazette & Herald](https://gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26585496.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [Έθνος](https://ethnos.gr/World/article/421932/bretaniaetoimazanmegaleszhmieshprothantidrashtrampgiatissyllhpseisdiplaseamerikanikhbash) — Britain: "They Were Preparing Great Damage" - Trump's First Reaction to the Arrests Next to a US Base
- [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/uk-police-foil-terror-attack-on-us-base) — UK Police Foil Terror Attack on US Base
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/video-uk-police-arrest-five-near-us-air-base) — U.K. police arrest five near U.S. air base
- [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/world/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion/article_9b911345-bf31-50e0-80ac-2289b25cd5df.html) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [La Voce di New York](https://lavocedinewyork.com/news/2026/09/27/cinque-arresti-per-un-presunto-piano-di-attentato-a-base-aerea-usa-in-uk) — Five Arrests for an Alleged US Air-Based Attack in the UK
- [Independent Sentinel](https://independentsentinel.com/major-terror-attack-averted-at-raf-fairford-joing-us-british-base) — Major Terror Attack Averted at RAF Fairford Joing US-British Base
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/cinco-suspeitos-de-prepararem-ato-terrorista-detidos-perto-de-base-aerea-britanica-queriam-causar-grandes-danos) — Five Suspects Preparing Terrorist Acts Detained Near British Air Base Wanted to Cause "Great Damage"
- [Wiltshire Times](https://wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/26585496.raf-fairford-trump-burnham-speak-suspected-terror-plot) — Trump and Burnham speak over suspected terror plot against RAF Fairford
- [Do Rzeczy](https://dorzeczy.pl/swiat/949243/anglia-proba-zamachu-na-baze-lotnicza-antyterrorysci-w-akcji.html) — Attempted Attack in England. Security Services
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/raf-fairford-synelifthisan-pente-ypoptoi-tous-ereynousame-edo-kai-kairo-leei-o-tramp/822390) — RAF Fairford: Five Suspects Arrested – "We've Been Investigating Them for a Long Time," Says Trump
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/nosy-neighbor-may-have-foiled-iran-linked-terror-plot-targeting-uk-base-police-say) — Nosy Neighbor May Have Foiled Iran-Linked Terror Plot Targeting UK Base, Police Say
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/27/trump-claims-raf-fairford-suspects-were-under-review-and-looking-to-do-big-damage) — Trump Claims RAF Fairford Suspects Were 'Under Review' and 'Looking to Do Big Damage'
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/trump-says-men-arrested-us-air-base-uk-were-looking-do-big-damage) — Trump says men arrested at US air base in UK were looking to do 'big damage'
- [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/09/27/trump-says-5-arrested-near-british-base-us-uses-sought-big-damage) — Trump Says 5 Arrested Near British Base U.S. Uses Sought ‘Big Damage’
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/uk/security-increased-us-fairford-air-base-england-2026-09-27) — Trump says men arrested at US air base in UK were looking to do 'big damage'
- [The Times of Israel](https://timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-says-uk-terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-airbase-used-by-us) — Trump says UK terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to airbase used by US
- [Bryan Times](https://bryantimes.com/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion/article_10aeecad-4442-424e-9556-1102c9507158.html) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/world-news/nosy-neighbor-may-have-foiled-possible-iran-linked-uk-base-terror-plot-saved-a-lot-of-lives) — Nosy neighbor may have foiled possible Iran-linked UK base terror plot: ‘Saved a lot of lives’
- [glasistre.hr](https://glasistre.hr/svijet/2026/09/27/tri-sumnjiva-kombija-krenula-prema-americkoj-bazi-uhiceno-pet-muskaraca-1086144) — Three Suspicious Vans Headed Towards US Base, Five Men Arrested
- [Anatropi News](https://anatropinews.gr/2026/09/raf-ferfornt-pente-syllipseis-gia-ekriktika-kai-tromokratia-synagermos-sti-vasi-ton-ipa) — RAF Fairford: Five Arrested for Explosives and Terrorism at the Base
- [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/new-details-emerge-on-terrorist-bombing-plot-targeting-u-s-base-cmc) — New Details Emerge On Terrorist Bombing Plot Targeting U.S. Base
- [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/estados-unidos/cinco-hombres-arrestados-por-presunto-plan-terrorista-cerca-de-la-base-raf-fairford) — Five Men Arrested for Alleged Terrorist Plan Near RAF Fairford Base
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/tramp-gia-syllipseis-sti-vretania-sxediazan-megales-zimies-sti-va) — Trump on Arrests in Britain: They Were Planning Great Damage to Our Base
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2167266/tramp-oi-syllifthentes-sti-vasi-tis-raf-itan-edo-kai-kairo-ypo-ereyna-stis-ipa) — Trump: Those Arrested at RAF Base Have Long Been Under Investigation in the US
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/world/27sep2026/trump_009.html) — Trump: Detained at Fairford Airbase Were About to Cause "Serious Damage" to Her.
- [TUOI TRE ONLINE](https://tuoitre.vn/can-cu-khong-quan-my-thoat-vu-khung-bo-lon-trong-gang-tac-100260927230940391.htm) — US Air Force Base Narrowly Escapes Major Terrorist Attack.
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c85ydnwqpzyzo) — What we know about RAF Fairford incident and counter-terror probe
- [Marine Corps Times](https://marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says) — Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
- [Military Times](https://militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says) — Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
- [Army Times](https://armytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says) — Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
- [Defense News](https://defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says) — Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
- [Air Force Times](https://airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2026/09/27/terror-suspects-wanted-to-do-big-damage-to-air-base-used-by-us-trump-says) — Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/27/2624654.html) — — / President Trump when asked about the incident at RAF Fairford earlier today:
- [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/international/royaume-uni-incident-majeur-pres-d-une-base-utilisee-par-laviation-americaine-20260927) — United Kingdom: "Major" Incident Near a Base Used by American Aviation
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/554285/tramp-oi-pente-syllifthentes-sti-vasi-ferfornt-itan-edo-kai-kairo-ypo-erevna-stis-ipa) — Trump: Five Arrested at Fairford Base Planned to Cause 'Great Damage'
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1797511/trab-skopeuan-na-prokalesoun-megali-zimia-i-proti-adidrasi-gia-ton-sunagermo-sti-vasi-raf-ferford) — Trump: "They Intended to Cause Great Damage" - The First Reaction to the Alarm at RAF Fairford Base in Britain
- [WVII / Fox Bangor](https://foxbangor.com/news/national/entertainment/5-terrorism-suspects-arrested-near-air-base-used-by-u-s-bombers-amid-iran-war/article_ce07ea99-0d22-59f5-a81a-46ccccda5345.html) — 5 Terrorism Suspects Arrested Near Air Base Used by U.S. Bombers Amid Iran War
- [La Nación, Grupo Nación](https://nacion.com/el-mundo/cinco-detenidos-por-sospecha-de-preparar-un-acto/USDO6J6LQJDWPOPSMSLUGC4GD4/story) — Five Arrested on Suspicion of ‘Preparing a Terrorist Act’ Near a U.S. Base in the UK; Trump Pronounces
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/france-monde/47337389223439/incident-pres-d-une-base-aerienne-britannique-les-suspects-voulaient-faire-de-gros-degats-affirme-donald-trump) — Incident Near a British Airbase: Suspects Wanted to Do "Big Damage," Trump Says.
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-says-men-arrested-at-us-air-base-in-uk-were-looking-to-do-big-damage) — Men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected terror plot
- [Primera Edición](https://primeraedicion.com.ar/nota/101146255/reino-unido-cinco-detenidos-sospecha-terrorismo-base-aerea) — United Kingdom: Five Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism
- [albeu.com](https://albeu.com/lajme/bota/pese-te-arrestuar-ne-britani-per-dyshime-mbi-nje-sulm-te-planifikuar-prane-raf-fairford-trump-mund-te-shkaktonin-deme-te-medha/1029840) — Pesë Të Arrestuar Në Britani Për Dyshime Mbi Një Sulm Të Planifikuar Pranë RAF Fairford, Trump: Mund Të Shkaktonin Deme Të Medha
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act-12827815) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act-12827815) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/world-news/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act-12827815) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/27/deltio-eidiseon-stis-19-00-1195) — News Bulletin at 19:00
- [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/5-men-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion/article_db229b36-3216-59b8-a1f0-75d9540fa790.html) — 5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/suspeitos-detidos-perto-de-base-aerea-britanica-queriam-causar-grandes-danos-diz-trump-6ab93fd39a39cd87adf0949b) — Suspects Detained Near British Air Base Wanted to Cause Great Damage, Says Trump
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260928000800071) — Trump "Pursues Big Blow" Against Suspects Involved in Terror Attack on UK Base Using U.S.
- [perspectivemedia.com](https://perspectivemedia.com/raf-fairford-terror-plot-looking-to-do-big-damage-donald-trump-says) — RAF Fairford terror plot ‘looking to do big damage’, Donald Trump says
- [Evening Standard](https://standard.co.uk/news/uk/donald-trump-wes-streeting-press-association-keir-starmer-scotland-yard-b1298573.html) — RAF Fairford terror plot ‘looking to do big damage’, Donald Trump says
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/politics/us/video-donald-trump-reacts-uk-us-work-arrests-suspected-bomb-plot-raf-fairfield) — Donald Trump reacts to 'fantastic' UK-US work after arrests over suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairfield
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/raf-fairford-trump-terror-suspects-arrested-gloucestershire-b3057154.html) — Trump says terror plot suspects ‘looking to do big damage’
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/raf-fairford-trump-terror-suspects-arrested-gloucestershire-b3057154.html) — Trump says terror plot suspects ‘looking to do big damage’
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/27/trump-us-british-terrorism-suspects-surveillance-long-time) — U.S. had British terrorism suspects under surveillance for ‘a long time,’ Trump says
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1885556/trab-gia-tis-sullipseis-sti-raf-fairford-fadastiki-exelixi-shediazan-na-prokalesoun-megali-zimia) — Trump on the Arrests at RAF Fairford: Fantastic Development, They Were Planning to Cause Great Damage
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/trump-says-uk-terror-suspects-were-looking-to-do-big-damage-near-us-air-base/articleshow/134522162.cms) — Trump says UK terror suspects were looking to do ‘big damage’ near US air base
- [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/anh-bat-5-nguoi-nghi-am-muu-tan-cong-can-cu-my-dung-trong-chien-su-iran-20260927212002718.htm) — Britain Arrested Five People Suspected of Plotting to Attack a US Base Used in the War in Iran.
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- [Cornwall Live](https://cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/five-arrested-suspicion-terrorism-raf-11174026) — Five arrested in RAF Fairford terror probe
- [RedState](https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/09/27/trump-confirms-terrorist-attack-thwarted-in-england-n2207443) — 'We Got 'Em': Trump Confirms Terrorist Attack Thwarted in England
- [Fox 9](https://fox9.com/news/raf-fairford-terrorist-united-kingdom) — 5 men held on suspicion of terrorist act near U.S.-used U.K. air base
- [WOFL](https://fox35orlando.com/news/raf-fairford-terrorist-united-kingdom) — 5 men held on suspicion of terrorist act near U.S.-used U.K. air base
- [Swindon Advertiser](https://swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26584952.men-arrested-suspected-explosives-offences-near-raf-fairford) — Major incident declared as men arrested over suspected explosives offences
- [seznamzpravy.cz](https://seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/zahranicni-britska-policie-zasahuje-u-letecke-zakladny-fairford-zadrzela-nekolik-muzu-316289) — They Wanted to Cause Us Great Harm, Trump Said About Detainees at British Base
- [The Sun](https://thesun.co.uk/news/40507346/homes-evacuated-raf-bomb-squad-probe-explosives-arrests) — Five men arrested over 'preparing terrorist act with plot to bomb RAF base'

## Questions

**How many people were arrested?**

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. US President Donald Trump stated that the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been under investigation for a long time.

**What was the nature of the suspected plot?**

The five men arrested were suspected of explosive and terrorism offences. US President Donald Trump described the suspects as 'looking to do big damage' and claimed they had been under investigation. One right-rated report mentioned a suspected plot to bomb the base.

**Were any residents affected by the incident?**

Yes, approximately 85 households were evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford. The incident was described as 'deeply concerning' by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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