5 men arrested near U.S.-run base bailed as UK police investigate possible Iran link
Five men arrested near a U.S.-run base in the United Kingdom have been bailed while police investigate a possible connection to Iran, Russia or non-state militant groups. Investigators have not concluded whether the incident was state-backed, according to NPR World.
Five men arrested near a U.S.-run base in the United Kingdom have been bailed while police investigate a possible link to Iran, Russia or non-state militant groups.
Investigators have not concluded whether the incident was state-backed, NPR World reported.
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