Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bail
TL;DR
- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offenses and preparing an act of terrorism.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed a foreign actor was involved, but offered no evidence.
- President Donald Trump also suggested a link to Iran and stated he would not have released the suspects on bail.
- The five suspects, all British nationals, were later released on police bail with stringent conditions.
- UK counter-terrorism police are keeping an open mind regarding foreign state involvement or proxy activity.
- No explosive material was found in the vans used by the suspects.