UK police have arrested multiple individuals for offenses under the Explosives Act near a U.S. airbase in southwest England. The arrests occurred two miles from RAF Fairford, a base used by the U.S. Air Force.

According to Gloucestershire Police, properties are being evacuated in the Whelford area due to the declaration of a major incident. This follows the arrest of several men suspected of violating the Explosives Act.

Numerous law enforcement officers, including armed police, have established a cordon near Whelford, close to RAF Fairford, which accommodates U.S. Air Force activities.

The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining several vehicles.

Authorities have not disclosed the identities or the exact number of suspects arrested. British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting stated on social media platform X that the situation is under control.

RAF Fairford has become a focal point, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran declared it a target. This occurred after U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers used RAF Fairford to conduct defensive bombing missions against Iranian military targets.

A statement from the UK Defense Ministry noted that the Prime Minister is receiving updates on the situation. The ministry expressed gratitude toward emergency services for their swift response in detaining suspects and ensuring community safety.

The incident surfaces approximately a month after Iran-linked hackers allegedly took a British power generator offline. This hack was similar to attacks on community water systems in Minnesota, suggesting Iranian involvement according to sources.

Federal agencies in the U.S. have warned of Iranian-affiliated actors targeting various industrial sectors, including water and energy. Their activities have already caused disruptions and financial losses.

Anders Hagstrom, a national politics and major breaking news event reporter for Fox News Digital, contributed to this report.