UK police have declared a major incident near RAF Fairford, an air base used by US forces, following the arrest of five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The bomb squad was deployed to search vans in the area, prompting evacuations of local homes as authorities investigated suspected explosives offenses. This air base has historical significance as it was utilized by the US Air Force during the Iran War. The counter-terrorism squad is currently probing the incident, which is believed to be linked to a potential terror plot.