RAF Fairford bomb plot suspects: all five men are UK nationals
RAF Fairford suspects: five men are UK nationals

Counter-terrorism police have confirmed that the five men arrested over the suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford are all British nationals in their 20s.

Arrests near Gloucestershire base

The men were arrested on Sunday near the base in Gloucestershire, which is being used by the US air force in its operations against Iran.

Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, in a discussion available to watch on YouTube.

Ongoing investigation

The confirmation of the suspects’ nationality comes as the investigation continues into the alleged plot targeting the military installation.