Donald Trump says of decision to free suspects near RAF Fairford: "I wouldn't have done that"

British authorities are probing a possible explosive‑related scheme near the Royal Air Force Fairford airfield, which hosts U.S. aircraft for operations against Iran. On Sunday, three vans parked close to the base led police to detain five young men from London on suspicion of handling explosives; subsequent examinations with military and forensic support reportedly found no bomb material. The suspects were later freed pending further investigation while the inquiry continues, with officials saying they are exploring all leads, including the chance of foreign involvement, a claim Iran’s embassy rejected. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was taken aback by the decision to free the men and indicated he would have acted differently, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the episode as a serious matter possibly linked to an external actor.