The British base has been used by American bombers for limited strikes against Iran. The five men were initially arrested on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act near an air base in southwestern England used by the US Air Force. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The British base has been used by American bombers for limited strikes against Iran. Iran has said that bases used to attack it are legitimate targets.S1

• The five men were initially arrested on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act near an air base in southwestern England used by the US Air Force.S2