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Trump says men arrested near RAF Fairford sought to do 'big damage'

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British police confirmed five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base used by U.S. forces against Iran, on suspicion of Explosives Act offenses and preparing a terrorist act. About 85 households were evacuated while the Army's bomb disposal unit examined vehicles. President Trump said U.S. and British authorities were investigating jointly and that he believed the suspects were "looking to do big damage." Iran has said bases used to strike it are legitimate targets.

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