What's behind anti-terror arrests near UK airbase? | DW News

Five men have been arrested near a British airbase used by US bombers involved in strikes against Iran. Donald Trump claims they were planning to cause “big damage”, but British authorities have not confirmed the target, motive or even whether such an attack was truly possible. How serious was the threat? We speak to former CIA analyst Gail Helt.

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Chapters:
00:00 Five Men Arrested Near US Air Base
00:34 Why RAF Fairford Is a High-Value Target
01:09 Former CIA Analyst Breaks Down the Case
02:17 Trump's 'Big Damage' Comments
04:14 What the UK Terrorism Act Means
05:07 Attack Plot or Just Suspicious Activity?
08:04 Could Iran Be Behind the Alleged Plot?
11:10 Why Russia Can't Be Ruled Out
12:11 Who Is Responsible for Base Security?
13:54 What Happens Next in the Investigation?

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